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Each of us has unique experiences and perceptions that shape what we believe about the world. These beliefs and underlying assumptions affect our natural approach to research. Some philosophical worldviews are more congruent with qualitative research, while others align with quantitative research. After reviewing the Reading and Study material for this module and considering the four philosophical worldviews (i.e. positivism, post-positivism, constructionism, pragmatic) discussed in the text, please respond to the following:
1.Which philosophical worldview most closely aligns with your perspective and the way that you view problems in the world? How so?
2.How does understanding the connection between philosophical worldview and research methodology assist in your research approach?
3.Compare/contrast research philosophical worldview with that of a Christian worldview. Are there any areas that are problematic or do most philosophical worldviews appear to be congruent with a Christian worldview?
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Question 1
The philosophical worldview that closely aligns with my perspective of world issues is
post-positivism since it holds that personal descriptions of the external world are separate from
the reality of it. I believe that regardless of what people believe of the world, they cannot change
its make-up or how it operates. For instance, people’s belief that the earth is flat and the sun
revolves around it did not change reality. People are the ones who had to accept the reality that
the earth is round and it revolves around the sun once there was irrefutable proof of the latter.
Therefore, people’s opinions, beliefs, and perspectives should not carry a lot of weight, if any,
because they only take away from the truth and increase the pos...
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