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:

Direction Of The Relationship

Refers to the pattern or manner in which two variables are associated, indicating whether an increase in one variable corresponds with an increase (positive relationship) or decrease (negative relationship) in the other.

Goal Of Psychology

The objective of understanding, predicting, and influencing behavior and mental processes through scientific methods.

Cognitive Neuroscience

A branch of neuroscience that studies the biological processes and aspects that underlie cognition, with a focus on the neural connections in the brain which are involved in mental processes.

Critical Thinking

Systematically examining and appraising an issue with the aim of reaching a conclusion.