Scientific research paradigms
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https://doi.org/10.33539/avpsicol.2015.v23n1.167Keywords:
scientific research, paradigms, positivism, post-positivism, critical theory, constructivismAbstract
Positivism, post-positivism, critical theory and constructivism are the paradigms that support scientific research. It is important for a researcher knows which of them is positioned for being a clear conception of the reality of phenomenon under study. In this article a review is made of these philosophical foundations and analyzes under the two classical approaches to scientific research: quantitative and qualitative. In conclusion the proper characterization of each paradigm is stated in the ontological, epistemological and methodological conception in the scientific research process.
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2015-06-15
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Ramos, C. A. (2015). Scientific research paradigms. Avances En Psicología, 23(1), 9–17. https://doi.org/10.33539/avpsicol.2015.v23n1.167
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