Which philosophy is used in quantitative research?
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Much of the contemporary methodological literature tends to be self-referential and frequently ignorant of the breadth and depth of philosophical assumptions underpinning various methodological positions. Without a clear understanding of
the philosophical underpinnings, logically deriving applicable validity criteria becomes very difficult (if not impossible). As a result, the purpose of this paper is to present a critical review of historical and more recent philosophical arguments for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research in social science. Design/methodology/approachA targeted review of seminal philosophy of science papers dealing with ontological and epistemological assumptions of, and relation between, natural and social science. FindingsThe paper highlights the link between ontological/epistemological assumptions and methodological choices in social science. Key differences between the natural and social science are discussed and situated within the main paradigms. Originality/valueThe paper draws attention to a range of difficulties associated with the adoption of the natural sciences and the related positivist approaches as a role model for work in the social sciences. Unique contributions of interpretive and critical approaches are highlighted. The paper may be of value to scholars who are interested in the historical context of the still-ongoing qualitative-quantitative debate. Keywords
CitationBaškarada, S. and Koronios, A. (2018), "A philosophical discussion of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research in social science", Qualitative Research Journal, Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 2-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/QRJ-D-17-00042 Publisher:Emerald Publishing Limited Copyright © 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited Related articles$53.00 Paperback Published: 01 February 2018 168 Pages 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches ISBN: 9780190222055 Also Available As:Ebook This title is available as an ebook. To purchase, visit your preferred ebook provider. Also Available In:Bookseller Code (05) Understanding StatisticsBrian D. HaigUnderstanding Statistics
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Which philosophy is used in qualitative research?Qualitative Philosophy – the approach/worldview/paradigm/philosophy for qualitative studies is called social constructionist.
What research methods are used in philosophy?Research Methods in Philosophy is a course that aims to introduce two key methodologies from pre-modern philosophy (argument and proof) and two from modern and contemporary philosophy (hermeneutics and phenomenology).
Which approach is best for quantitative research?Quantitative research most often uses deductive logic, in which researchers start with hypotheses and then collect data which can be used to determine whether empirical evidence to support that hypothesis exists.
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