Research terminology simplified: Paradigms, axiology, ontology, epistemology and methodologyLaura Killam, 2013 M11 10 - 51 pages Research is rooted in philosophical beliefs about values, concepts, and the nature of knowledge. In order to appreciate these philosophical beliefs, several key concepts and terms require consideration and understanding. Complicating the novice researcher’s understanding of these ideas is the unfortunate reality that existing definitions can be confusing. This situation can leave students feeling overwhelmed and confused. The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of major inquiry or research paradigms in a simplified way. The terms discussed in this book include, but are not limited to:
Keep in mind that the terms covered in this book are often debated, understood, and communicated in multiple “correct” ways. Also, due to the evolving nature of knowledge and diverse perspectives within the literature, this book serves as an introduction to research terminology that will help you understand, follow, and even participate in this debate. This book will be particularly useful to nursing students who are learning about nursing inquiry. Nursing is a field in which inquiry skills are integral to the development of best evidence and furthering of the profession as a whole. |
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... meaning, using it to describe basic sets of viewpoints and practices that scientists agree on at a particular point in time. This noted, paradigms do develop and change over time. An. Analogy. A paradigm is like the lens on a pair of ...
... meaning value. Again, the Merriam-Webster (2013) dictionary defines axiology as a noun: ―the study of the nature, types, and criteria of values and of value judgments especially in ethics.‖ In philosophy, axiology is a term that deals ...
... meaning knowledge and 2) epistanai, meaning to understand or know. Epistemology examines the relationship between knowledge and the researcher during discovery. It, Epistemology Example: Does the researcher therefore, refers to how we ...
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