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The epistemological foundations of quantitative research
Definition
comes from the Greek word
epistêmê
for
to define knowledge
is the philosophy of knowledge
of the way we come to know.
When using a
quantitative research approach
results are based on larger sample sizes that are representative of the study group
are representative of the study group
the research study can generally
can be
replicated
simulate
repeat
focuses on
numerical and invariant data
meticulous and convergent reasoning
to find
optimal solution to a clearly defined problem.
Post-positivism
It is considered
research can never be certain
researchers must approximate that reality as best they can.
for a better way in which reality can be represented.
Experiential realism
Affirms
that it is not possible to observe the world only objectively,
due to the fact
one's own perception
by influencing in some way what is being observed.
In the vision of this epistemology
there is a limit to admitting the subjectivity
proposed by the subjectivist positions for observing the world
implying
more active than passive interaction through our bodies with the world.
Pragmatism
It speaks of
a mixed methods approach relating quantitative and qualitative methods.
as the most
appropriate way to observe the world depending on what needs to be discovered
which will determine
the type of questions to ask.
one of the main arguments of the pragmatic researchers
is
"that the meaning and truth of any idea is a function of its practical results".
According to
the view of quantitative research
the world is seen as a reality that can be empirically determined.
its view is objective also known as realistic
it is based
on research conducted without the subjective influence of the researchers
there is acceptance of different epistemologies
which are
Post-positivism
Experiential realism
Pragmatism
Epistemologies underlying theory and practice
Positivism
Affirms
that certain ("positive") knowledge
is based
on natural phenomena and their properties and relations.
the information derived from sensory experience, interpreted through reason and logic
constitutes
the exclusive source of all true knowledge.
Valid knowledge (certainty or truth) is found only in this a posteriori knowledge.
Interpretivism
Where
it focuses on the
he meaning of grouping different approaches" to reveal different characteristics of the subject of study.
accept the purely objectivist view of the world as separate from consciousness.
IntInterpretivist researchers are
interpretivists of the components of the study
social individuals who see the differences that characterize people.
Post-positivism
Exists
there is a reality independent of our thinking
where
science can study.
For post-positivist critical realist researchers
all observation is fallible or imperfect.
Criticalism
It refers to
predictable knowledge foundations and methodologies
whether
quantitative or qualitative,
the philosophy of critical research is to change limiting social conditions.
its objective is
talk about
change existing and limiting social conditions,
to predict or explain reality
deep appreciation of society and culture by linking knowledge from the social sciences and humanities to reveal and challenge power structures.
the origins of philosophical research are to be found in sociology and also in literary criticism.
Subjectivism
It gives primacy to the subjective experience
as fundamental to all measurement and law.
Postmodernism
It speaks of
rejecting the idea that science can be considered objective.
the postmodernists' point of view
saying that
science is not universal, nor is it the "paradigm of all true knowledge".
research involves different ways of appreciating reality
emphasize not to accept "rational findings" about reality.
reality is contextualized within a particular community and culture, it changes because culture is changeable.
Key points
-Epistemology is referred to as the theory of knowledge that deals with how knowledge is obtained and from what sources.
-With quantitative research and its epistemological derivatives, it is possible to conduct research in which quantitative methods are ideal for discovering who, what, when and where.
-When speaking in terms of quantitative research the worldview and knowledge greatly influences your interpretation of the data.
