Science, from the Latin "scientia", means knowledge. Furthermore science represents a social subsystem, which aims the production of intelligence and knowledge. This system uses observation and experimentation to describe and explain natural phenomena, through a process called scientific research. This process bases on searching and processing information, according to established procedures and aims fundamentally to contribute to generation and evolution of human knowledge in all sectors. Research will be called scientific if its realization is subject of a planned investigation, whose development is drafted according to methodological standards, as required by science.
Similarly, management research also focuses on knowledge production. It intends ...read more
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Research Design
- Research Paradigms
- Positivism
- Interpretivism
- Constructivism
- Combined Paradigms
- Health Care Research
- Mixed Methods
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The primary objective of this paper is to explore how research design is influenced by various assumptions based on different research paradigms, with a specific focus on healthcare research. The paper aims to shed light on the relationship between research questions, available resources, and researcher competence in shaping research design. Furthermore, it examines the impact of distinct epistemological perspectives, such as positivism, interpretivism, and constructivism, on the research process.
- Influence of research paradigms on research design
- Relationship between research questions, resources, and researcher competence
- Epistemological perspectives and their impact on research methodology
- Integration of qualitative and quantitative methods in research
- Challenges and opportunities in healthcare research
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of scientific research and its importance in generating knowledge. It emphasizes the role of research design in determining the effectiveness and reliability of a study.
- Research Design: This chapter delves into the factors that influence research design, including the research question, available funding, time constraints, and researcher competence. It highlights the importance of considering these factors to ensure the feasibility and validity of a research project.
- Research Paradigms: This chapter explores the two main research paradigms: positivism and interpretivism-constructivism. It discusses the underlying assumptions and principles of each paradigm, emphasizing how these assumptions shape the researcher's approach to understanding reality.
- Positivism: This chapter provides a detailed overview of the positivist paradigm, highlighting its emphasis on observable phenomena and objective measurement. It discusses the limitations of positivism in addressing subjective experiences and social complexities.
- Interpretivism: This chapter focuses on the interpretivist paradigm, emphasizing the importance of understanding subjective meanings and multiple perspectives. It explores the role of interpretation in constructing knowledge and the limitations of objective measurement in capturing the nuances of human experience.
- Constructivism: This chapter delves into the constructivist paradigm, which argues that knowledge is actively constructed by individuals through their experiences. It examines the implications of constructivism for research methods and the challenges of validating subjective knowledge claims.
- Combined Paradigms: This chapter explores the possibility of combining different research paradigms to broaden the scope of a study and address multiple facets of a phenomenon. It discusses the advantages and challenges of integrating different epistemological perspectives.
- Health Care Research: This chapter focuses on the specific challenges and opportunities in healthcare research. It highlights the multidisciplinary nature of the field, the need for rigorous methodological approaches, and the importance of considering ethical implications.
- Mixed Methods: This chapter explores the growing trend of integrating qualitative and quantitative methods in research. It discusses different approaches to combining methods, the benefits of triangulation, and the challenges of integrating findings from different phases of a study.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this text include research design, research paradigms, positivism, interpretivism, constructivism, mixed methods, healthcare research, qualitative methods, quantitative methods, epistemology, ontology, methodology, and knowledge construction.
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- Dr. Gisele L. Borelli-Montigny (Author), 2010, How research design is influenced by the background assumptions based upon different research paradigms, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/153465
