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What are the four worldviews?
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Postpostivism, constructivism, advocacy/participatory, pragmatism
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What are the four worldviews?
Postpostivism, constructivism, advocacy/participatory, pragmatism
Postpostivism
The scientific method. Knowledge based on careful observation of objective reality that exists in the world. Law & theories that govern the world
Constructivism
Qualitative research. Knowledge is subjective, shaped by individual, social, or historical factors. Inductively generate theory by interpreting the world
Advocacy
Qualitative research. Focuses on marginalized individuals. Participants are collaborators. Researchers should have a political agenda, action-oriented
Pragmatism
Qualitative or quantitative methods as needed. Focus is on finding a solution to the problem. Truth is what works at the time.