Distinguish among positivism, postpositivism, constructivism, and pragmatism/realism as philosophical underpinnings of a research project.

The Nature and Tools of Research 1 Distinguish between (a) common uses of the term research that reflect misconceptions about what research involves and (b) the true nature of research in academic settings. 2 Describe the cyclical, iterative nature of research, including the steps that a genuine research project involves. 3 Distinguish among positivism, postpositivism, […]

Distinguish among positivism, postpositivism, constructivism, and pragmatism/realism as philosophical underpinnings of a research project.

Distinguish between (a) common uses of the term research that reflect misconceptions about what research involves and (b) the true nature of research in academic settings. Describe the cyclical, iterative nature of research, including the steps that a genuine research project involves. Distinguish among positivism, postpositivism, constructivism, and pragmatism/realism as philosophical underpinnings of a research […]