Research Philisophy Flashcards
Qualitative Research
- Interviews
- Observation
- Documents
- Websites
Mixed Method / Triangulation
- Applying more than one method
- Quantifying qualitative data
Quantitative Research
- Surveys
- Experiments
Positivism
argues that the methods of the natural sciences are applicable to the study of societies
Positivism (basic principles)
- The social world exists externally and is viewed objectively;
- Research is value-free;
- The researcher is independent, taking the role of an ‚objective analyst‘.
Interpretivism/constructivism
argues that there are fundamental
differences between the natural sciences and the societies. The logic and methods of the natural sciences are not applicable to the study of societies. I
is concerned with investigating and understanding the meanings that people give to their actions
Interpretivism/constructivism (basic principles)
- The social world is constricted and is given meaning subjectively by people;
- The researcher is part of what is observed
- Research is driven by interest
Constructivism =
Qualitative Research
Critical Realism
Applying more than one method and Quantifying qualitative data
Positism =
Quantitative Research
Mixed method research
builds on the idea that the combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches can be fruitful for studying specific research questions
- Most common: The sequential use of qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Less common: The parallel use of qualitative and quantitative methods.
Mixed Methods
Either in the sequence of induction and deduction – using qualitative methods to create hypothesis and after quantitative methods to test the hypothesis.
OR
as in-depth investigation after a hypothesis has been tested an validated to explore very specific nuances.
Methods
- Sampling methods (stratified, cluster)
- Statistical methods (regression, t-test)
Methodology
Box of all applied methods
Epistemology
The entire research study you do from theory via methodology to results and conclusions
Ontology
The place of your knowledge contribution in your research community
Induction (Example)
a) Crowdfunding, Crowddonating, Corwdinvesting
b) Green washing scamming, CSR
c) Team composition
Deduction
a) Human or Social Capital professionally success
b) Volunteers dilemma and sustainability
c) Betweenness and Creativity
