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Quantitative (surveys, experiments, statistics).

| | Ontology (Reality) | Epistemology (Knowledge) | Common Method | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Positivism | One objective truth | Observe & measure | Quantitative | | Interpretivism | Multiple subjective truths | Understand & interpret | Qualitative | | Critical | Shaped by power | Critiquing & emancipating | Action research | | Pragmatism | What is useful | Problem-solving | Mixed methods |

Ontology: What is Out There?

Once we have defined reality, we must define how we study it. Epistemology asks: What constitutes acceptable knowledge?

Epistemology asks: It defines the relationship between the researcher and the reality. Can we measure it objectively from a distance, or must we immerse ourselves in it to understand it? Axiology (The Role of Values) philosophical foundation of research ppt

Every research project is built on three conceptual pillars. If you are building a presentation, these should be your primary slides. Ontology (The Nature of Reality) Ontology asks:

The starting point of any research project is its ontological stance. Ontology asks the question: What is the nature of reality? In a research presentation, this defines whether the researcher views the world as objective and singular or subjective and multiple. Quantitative (surveys, experiments, statistics)

Reality exists independently of our thoughts. A tree is a tree, whether we look at it or not.

The researcher is like an explorer living with a tribe to understand their rituals. Pragmatism The Goal: To solve practical problems. Epistemology asks: What constitutes acceptable knowledge

The researcher is like a chemist watching a reaction through a glass wall. Interpretivism (Constructivism) The Goal: To understand the human experience and meaning. The View: Reality is multiple and subjective.

"The philosophical foundation of this research is [Positivism / Interpretivism / Pragmatism]. Ontologically, this study assumes [single reality / multiple realities]. Epistemologically, knowledge will be generated through [measurement / interpretation]. Axiologically, my role as a researcher is [detached / engaged]."