strategies 34 ●● Theoretical perspectives 21 Keywords ●● Inductive ●● Objectivism ●● Deductive ●● Constructivism ●● Epistemology ●● Subjectivism ●● Ontology ●● Research methodology ●● Theory 16 PRINCIPLES AND PLANNING FOR RESEARCH Chapter objectives After reading this chapter you will be able to: •• •• •• •• •• Distinguish between ontology and epistemology in research. Distinguish between inductive and deductive methods. Explain the different perspectives taken by positivism and
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Quantitative Research Theory Grand Canyon University NRS433V The purpose of the quantitative method is used when measuring the incidence of multiple views and opinions in a singular chosen sample and how it may be used in nursing practice. The quantitative method is often followed by the qualitative method‚ used to observe further findings. Its objective is to appraise data and conclude results from sample populations of interest. Quantitative methods highlight the importance on objective
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Analisia Roberson PhL/464 Jan 27‚ 2011 Dr. Farshad Sadri Hellenistic‚ Medieval‚ and Early Modern Thinkers In 250 to 500 words‚ briefly describe either Plato or Aristotle’s ideas about metaphysics or epistemology. As for Plato‚ Aristotle’s metaphysics and epistemology are closely bound together. The nature of what we know is tightly bound up with what it is we know. Like Plato‚ Aristotle takes his cue from language‚ though‚ again like Plato‚ the objects of his enquiry are not
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Contents Defining terms 2 Research topic 2 Application of research philosophies 2 Bibliography 4 Defining terms Positivism and interpretivism are epistemology research philosophies. They demonstrated the research in different ways to fit researcher’s research. Positivism advocates quantitative research data while interpretivism is qualitative. More academic saying ‚ Positivism works observable social reality rather than impressions‚ value-free in the process ‚ research product is law-like
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PART I What is Organization Theory? theorist /’ Ιər Ιst/ n. a holder or inventor of a theory or theories. theorize/’ ΙəraΙz/ v. intr. (also -ise) evolve or indulge in theories. theorizer n. theory /’ ΙərΙ / n. (pl. -ies) 1 a supposition or system of ideas explaining something‚ esp. one based on general principles independent of the particular things to be explained (opp. HYPOTHESIS) (atomic theory; theory of evolution). 2 a specula- tive (esp. fanciful) view (one of my pet theories).
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Running head: UNIT 10 PROJECT: ORGANIZATIONAL DIAGNOSIS Unit 10 Project: Organizational Diagnosis Owen Robinson Capella University 11/26/2009 Professor: Dr. Linda Terry Abstract An organizational analysis and diagnosis was conducted on Giga-Net Solutions (GNS) from the symbolic-interpretive and modernist organization theory perspectives. GNS structure‚ technology‚ and organization environment has a major impact on the organization success and management. This paper strives to outline the
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Bryman and Bell: Business Research Methods: 3e Chapter 1 Business Research Strategies Authored by Tom Owens The Ultimate Answer • http://youtu.be/FMGWy6dxf8k © 2010 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned‚ copied or duplicated‚ or posted to a publically accessible website‚ in whole or in part. 1– • Business Research Methodology © 2010 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned‚ copied or duplicated‚ or posted to a publically accessible website‚ in whole
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Dramatically shifting away from positivism‚ the critical-emancipatory paradigm condemns the research goal of “objectivity” as a tool of oppression used by dominant groups. (Travers 15) Operating with a historical-realist ontology‚ critical social scientists emphasize the subjectively constructed nature of “reality‚” describing society as a battlefield of competing interests where the powerful pursue their interests by marginalizing others. The critical approach favours the lived experiences of subjugated
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procedures‚ presentation‚ relationships of the participants and the role of ethics in their research. All the paradigms that guide field research have four major‚ interrelated beliefs about ontology‚ epistemology‚ methodology and axiology. Ontology covers the concepts related to nature of reality‚ epistemology refers to the relationship between the knower and the known‚ methodology focuses on the procedure and axiology is concerned with ethics and values. All these beliefs require answers to some
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Virtue ethics belongs to the branch of philosophy called ethics. Virtue ethics is also a sub branch of normative ethics and it contrasts with disteleology because normative ethics is more concerned about characteristics of a person rather than the moral duties and laws they must abide‚ so Natural Moral Law‚ Kantian ethics and Divine Command are usually dismissed by Virtue Ethics. This ethical theory also contrasts with consequentialism e.g. Utilitarianism which is more focused on results and outcomes
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