The epistemological foundations of quantitative research
Quantitative research:
In order to test the hypothesis it is true or not.
Epistemologies underlying theory and practice
Analyze collected information
Systematic research.
Use statistical techniques.
Collect quantifiable data
Diferent Types
Experiential Realism
Pragmatism
Post- positivism
Post- positivism
Interpretivism
Subjectivism
Criticalism
Positivism
Postmodernism
Holds that valid knowledge (certainty or truth)
ives primacy to subjective experience as fundamental of all measure and law.
under observation is assumed through a “prior understanding of other theories and concepts”
Used “to group different approaches”
Aims to change existing and limiting social conditions, and not just predicting or explaining reality
Science is neither universal
Eality cannot be conceived the same by everybody.
positivism world view
which underlines that whatever phenomenon happens in the world has its cause and consequence.
The investigation is not certain and the investigators must search the reality as best as possible.
Realism claims that it is not possible to observe the world
“That the meaning and the truth of any idea is a function of its practical outcome(s)”