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Define ontology:
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Whether reality does or does not exist separately from human practice
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What counts as legitimate knowledge and which knowledge to trust
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Demonstrates knowledge using unbiased and objective data collection
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Reality depends on human interpretation
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A realist ontological perspective assumes:
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Reality independent from human knowledge as observations reflect reality, 1 true reality is out there to be discovered
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Reality depends on human interpretation, with multiple, constructed realities which differ across time
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Knowledge is socially influenced, whereby observations reflect a separate reality which can only be partially accessed
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Questions objective knowledge, whereby observations reflect a constructed reality via, for example, discourse and systems
Pregunta 3
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Who would typically take a realist ontological perspective?
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Who would typically take a relativist ontological perspective?
Pregunta 5
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Identify assumptions of the relativist ontological perspective:
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Reality depends on human interpretation, with multiple, constructed realities which differ across time
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Reality independent from human knowledge as observations reflect reality, 1 true reality is out there to be discovered
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Knowledge is socially influenced, whereby observations reflect a separate reality which can only be partially accessed
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Questions objective knowledge, whereby observations reflect a constructed reality via, for example, discourse and systems
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Taking a relativist ontological perspective involves critiquing what features of research: (2)
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Reliability: for ignoring individual differences and contextual differences
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Objectivity: for ignoring the fact that the researcher inevitable influences research
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Subjectivity: for allowing their subjective values and assumptions influence research
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Positivism: demonstrating knowledge via unbiased and objective data collection
Pregunta 7
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Which ontological perspective sits between realism and relativism?
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Critical realism
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Positivism
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Constructionism
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Contextualism
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A critical realist ontological perspective assumes:
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Knowledge is socially influenced, whereby observations reflect a separate reality which can only be partially accessed
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There is no 1 reality, with knowledge emerging from context
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Reality depends on human interpretation, with multiple, constructed realities which differ across time
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Reality independent from human knowledge as observations reflect reality, 1 true reality is out there to be discovered
Pregunta 9
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Define epistemology:
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What counts as legitimate knowledge and which knowledge to trust
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Whether reality does or does not exist separately from human practice
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Demonstrating knowledge via unbiased and objective data collection
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Acknowledges the researcher being influenced by the context
Pregunta 10
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Identify features of the positivist epistemological approach: (3)
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Demonstrates knowledge using unbiased and objective data collection methods
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Is aligned with empiricism, meaning it separates the observer and observed
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Uses the scientific method to gain valid knowledge
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Questions objective knowledge
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Reality is constructed via discourse systems which is ideological
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There is no singular truth
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A constructionist epistemological approach assumes:
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Questions objective knowledge, whereby reality is constructed via discourse and systems thus having an ideological function, with no singular truth
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Reality is independent from human knowledge as observations are assumed to reflect reality, with one singular truth 'out there' to be discovered
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Reality depends on human interpretation with multiple, constructed realities which differ across time and context
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Knowledge emerges from context and is therefore local, situated and provisional, but retains in interest in understanding the trust, but in context, with no singular truth
Pregunta 12
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Which epistemological approach sites between positivism and constructionism?
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Contextualism
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Critical realism
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Relativism
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Realism
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Identify features of the contextualist epistemological approach: (4)
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Sits between positivism and constructionism
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No singular reality
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Knowledge emerges from context and is thus local, situated and provisional
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Retains an interest in understanding the trust, but in context
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Aligned with empiricism, meaning it separates the observer and observed
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Questions objective knowledge, assuming reality is constructed via discourse and systems
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Ontological and epistemological perspective help aid methodology decision-making
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Define methodology:
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Refers to frameworks within which research is conducted to aid decision-making, such as what participants to use
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To explore/understanding meaning and ways people make meaning
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Process of critically reflecting on the knowledge produced and our role in producing it
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What counts as legitimate knowledge and which knowledge to trust
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Data production refers to:
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The creation of new data via data collection methods such as interviews or surveys
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The use of existing data via data collection methods such as newspaper clippings or the internet
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To explore/understand meaning and ways in which people make meanings
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Refers to the framework within which research is conducted to aid decision-making, such as what data collection method to use
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Data that only touches the surface level could be referred to as:
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Shallow/thin
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Rich
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Positivist
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Critical realist
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Data that provides a thorough and thoughtful commentary on a topic could be referred to as:
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Rich
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Shallow
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Thin
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Methodology
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Identify features of qualitative research: (5)
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A positivist-empiricist paradigm:
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Avoids bias to produce objective knowledge
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Values subjectivity, seeing research as a subjective process which can be used as a research tool
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Process of critically reflecting on the knowledge produced and our role in producing it
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How the research tools and process may have influenced research
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A qualitative paradigm:
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Values subjectivity, seeing research as a subjective process which can be used as a research tool
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Avoids bias to produce objective knowledge
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Reality independent from human knowledge as observations reflect reality, 1 true reality is out there to be discovered
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Critical realist
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Our subjectivity can be used as a research tool, requiring reflexivity
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Define reflexivity:
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Process of critically reflecting on the knowledge produced and our role in producing it
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To explore/understand meaning and ways in which people make meaning
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The creation of new data via data collection methods such as interviews or surveys
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Knowledge is socially influenced, whereby observations reflect a separate reality which can only be partially accessed
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Identify the 2 forms of reflexivity: (2)
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Functional
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Personal
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Shallow
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Rich
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Functional reflexivity refers to:
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How research tools and the research process may have influenced the research
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How the researcher themselves may have impacted the research
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How research is a subjective process
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Refers to the framework within which research is conducted to aid decision-making
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Personal reflexivity refers to:
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How research tools and the research process may have influenced the research
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How the researcher themselves may have impacted the research
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There is no 1 reality, with knowledge emerging from context
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Process of critically reflecting on the knowledge produced and our role in producing it
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Considering how our embodiment/presence and how our assumptions can shape the knowledge produced is an example of:
Pregunta 28
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Which of the following are examples of qualitative methods of data collection: (7)
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Which of the following are examples of qualitative data analysis: (4)
Pregunta 30
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Identify features of quantitative analysis: (7)
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Numbers
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Shallow
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Artificial
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Causal relationships
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Scientific
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Generalisable
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Objective
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Subjective
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Natural
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Inductive methods
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Identify features of qualitative analysis: (6)