Epistemological foundations of quantitative research

1. The term epistemology comes from the Greek word epistêmê, to define knowledge.

2. Some researchers are concerned about the use of research methods, while others prefer a philosophical vision.

2.1. They organize research in terms of paradigms.

2.1.1. POST-POSITIVISM

2.1.1.1. All observation is fallible or imperfect, and because of it, there is inaccuracy.

2.1.2. INTERPRETIVISM

2.1.2.1. Incorporates human interest into a study.

2.1.3. CRITICALISM

2.1.3.1. Confront these predictable knowledge foundations and methodologies, whether quantitative or qualitative.

2.1.4. POSTMODERNISM

2.1.4.1. It is to seek with clarity new interpretations on the social and on the scientific.

3. In conclusion, the use of a espistemology, seems to be aseconsejable according to the type of investigation.

4. Quantitative research is a research strategy that focuses on quantifying data collection and analysis.

5. Epistemologies underlying theory and practice

5.1. Are the foundamentals that differentiate quantitative and qualitative research.

5.2. The quantitative point of view is defined as realistic or positivist, while the qualitative point of view is called subjectivist

5.3. According to the definitions given by Wikipedia:

5.3.1. positivism

5.3.1.1. Affirms that knowledge, is objective, affirms that phenomena are feasible for measurement and counting.

5.3.2. subjetivism

5.3.2.1. Subjectivism gives primacy to subjective experience as fundamental of all measure and law.