Philosophical Bases of Research Methods:An Integrative Narrative Review Part 2

Authors

  • Brian A. Vasquez University of the Visayas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj1402.01.21

Keywords:

quantitative-qualitative divide, philosophical stances, axiology, methodology

Abstract

This narrative review examined the philosophical bases of research methods in
terms of: (1) axiology; and (2) methodology. This explored the diversities and similarities between paradigms. Three search strategies were observed including: (1) data search for published research; (2) public engine and manual search; and (3) stakeholders input. Subthemes under axiologic assumptions are: (1) fact-value divide/dichotomy; and (2) ethics. Subthemes under methodologic assumptions are: (1) scientific vs naturalism: hard vs soft science; (2) convergence and divergence; (3) linearity is only in the books and not in practice; (4) hard or easy; (5) theory, frameworks and literature review; (6) nonstatistical approaches in positivistic approaches; and (7) complementarity. The focus of the lens is guided by philosophical stances. Each paradigm seeks truth, reality and knowledge. Though quantitative claimed objectivity and qualitative claim subjectivity, both unconsciously observe the same processes. The division is a continuum that delights its deficiencies. This is when divergence converges.

Author Biography

Brian A. Vasquez, University of the Visayas

earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of San Carlos in 2002 and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of the Visayas in 2005. He received his Master of Arts in Nursing, Major in Medical Surgical Nursing in 2009 from the University of the Visayas where he also obtained additional masteral units in Guidance and Counseling, and Nursing Management. He graduated with the Best Thesis Award and received commendation from the Philippine Association for Graduate Education – Region VII. He finished his academic requirements for Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Major in Research and Evaluation, and is currently finishing his dissertation paper. He is currently the newly installed Director of the Center for Research Planning and Development of the University of the Visayas. He has presented several qualitative research papers at international conferences.

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2014-06-30

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Vasquez, B. A. (2014). Philosophical Bases of Research Methods:An Integrative Narrative Review Part 2. Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj1402.01.21

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