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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
Creswell (2006) emphasized the importance of philosophical assumptions, the researcher's worldviews, paradigms, or set of beliefs, and interpretive and theoretical frameworks in qualitative studies. These shape the whole qualitative research design process – especially in the conduct of inquiry.
To simplify our discussion, we will be downsizing the terms into (1) assumptions; (2) paradigms; and (3) frameworks.
The three elements often overlap and complement each other – which can be confusing as they are used interchangeably sometimes. Thus, to establish their differences, we must look into their specific purposes.
Whether we are aware of it or not, we always bring certain beliefs and philosophical assumptions to our research, so it is crucial to know where they fit into the large schema of the research process.
Whether we are aware of it or not, we always bring certain beliefs and philosophical assumptions to our research, so it is crucial to know where they fit into the large schema of the research process.
Assumptions
Assumptions
This is the first element that shapes the overall idea of a research topic. These assumptions make explicit the practical choices that the researchers decide in designing and conducting the research from its purpose to the methods to be utilized.
paradigms
paradigms
These are the worldviews and beliefs that guide the researchers in writing their study.
frameworks
frameworks
The researcher provides a lens aimed to understand specific issues or topics, usually those that concern underrepresented or marginalized groups, on all aspects of a research project.
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