The Interpretive Paradigm Primarily Employs Qualitative Methods to Collect Data

question 30

Multiple Choice

The interpretive paradigm primarily employs qualitative methods to collect data that they can mine for meaning. This statement reflects the _____ of the interpretive paradigm.

• A) Axiology
• B) Epistemology
• C) Ontology
• D) Metatheory

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Definitions:

Cognitive System

A system of mental processes that includes perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, responsible for thought and learning.

Evolutionary Forces

Processes such as natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and gene flow that contribute to the changes in the genetic composition of populations over time.

Structuralism

A theoretical paradigm in anthropology and sociology that posits elements of human culture must be understood in terms of their relationship to a broader system or structure.