Research Paradigms (Creswell)

What term is often used interchangeably with "postpositivist worldview"?

• Scientific method

• Empirical science

• Social constructivism

• Pragmatism

Which of the following statements best describes the characteristics of positivist research?

• Positivist research primarily focuses on qualitative data collection methods such as interviews and observations.

• Positivist research emphasizes the exploration of subjective experiences and meanings.

• Positivist research seeks to test hypotheses, establish causal relationships, and collects numerical data through structured methods like experiments and surveys.

• Positivist research relies on open-ended inquiries to uncover deep insights into human behavior.

According to postpositivism, what is the main goal of research inquiry?

• Identifying and assessing causes

• Constructing subjective meanings

• Exploring historical contexts

• Negotiating social interactions

What distinguishes postpositivist research from constructivist research?

• Open-ended questioning

• Focus on subjective meanings

• Reductionistic approach

• Emphasis on objective reality

Which worldview emphasizes the importance of addressing social oppression and injustice?

• Constructivism

• Postpositivism

• Pragmatism

• Transformative

Who are some of the marginalized groups mentioned in the transformative worldview?

• Mainstream researchers

• Participants with disabilities

• Traditional theorists

• Individualist philosophers

What is a key characteristic of transformative research?

• Collaboration with marginalized participants

• Focus on reductionistic approaches

• Emphasis on objective reality

• Primacy of theoretical perspectives

Which philosophical stance prioritizes actions, situations, and consequences?

• Postpositivism

• Constructivism

• Pragmatism

• Transformative

What does pragmatism prioritize in research?

• Singular methodological approach

• Historical and cultural contexts

• Antecedent conditions

• Solutions to problems

How does the pragmatic worldview influence researchers' methodological choices in mixed method studies?

• By dictating the use of only qualitative methods for data collection.

• By prioritizing adherence to a single philosophical perspective.

• By emphasizing flexibility and openness to various approaches based on the research problem.

• By mandating the exclusion of quantitative data analysis techniques.