The belief that reality is socially constructed and subjective. This leads to qualitative data.
A well-defined methodology is the difference between a "collection of facts" and a "contribution to knowledge." It provides the transparency necessary for other scholars to critique, verify, and build upon your work, moving the needle of human understanding forward. Introduction to research methodology
The goal of methodology is to provide a rigorous path for discovery. It ensures that the conclusions drawn are not based on intuition or bias but on empirical evidence. It answers three fundamental questions: data to collect? Where/Who to collect it from? How to analyze it to find meaning? 2. The Research Paradigm (Philosophical Underpinnings) The belief that reality is socially constructed and
The (e.g., undergraduate vs. doctoral thesis) and build upon your work