Philosophy of Science

What is the main purpose of an interpretive framework in qualitative research?

• To understand and describe a phenomenon from the perspective of the researcher

• To understand and describe a phenomenon from the perspective of the participants

• To understand and describe a phenomenon objectively

• To understand and describe a phenomenon quantitatively

What is a theoretical framework in qualitative research used for?

• To provide a general understanding of a phenomenon

• To guide data collection and analysis

• To develop new theories about a phenomenon

• All of the above

What is the role of the theoretical framework in qualitative research?

• To provide a foundation for the research study

• To evaluate the validity of the results

• To provide guidelines for the interpretation of the findings

• To justify the need for the research study

This theory examines and challenges dominant power structures and norms, especially relating to gender.

• Construtivism

• Grounded Theory

• Feminist

• Critical Race Theory

This theory views knowledge as constructed through social interaction.

• Post positivism

• interpretive

• Social Constructivism

• phenomenology