Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes the Worldview-Method Argument

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes the worldview-method argument that has been discussed among mixed methods and social science researchers?

• A)There are many worldviews and many methods that researchers can use.
• B)There is a need for compatibility between worldview and method used.
• C)There are major differences between quantitative and qualitative research.
• D)The approach in research should be worldview first and then methods.

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Definitions:

Uncentralized Political System

A political structure where power is distributed among various groups or units instead of centralized authority.

Social Organization

The structured patterns of relationships and roles that arise in any society, dictating how individuals and groups interact.

Kinship

A network of relatives into which individuals are born and married, and with whom they cooperate based on customarily prescribed rights and obligations.

Jirgas

Traditional assemblies of leaders in some Pashtun and Baloch communities used for decision-making and resolution of disputes.