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P/S/58. Theories of knowledge and research methods

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1000
DATE:
2005
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19.99 GBP

The paper touches upon the philosophic issues of the cognitive process focusing on two theories of knowledge: positivism and phenomenology. Both theories are defined and illustrated with examples, the value of explanation vs. interpretation is discussed in relation to qualitative and quantitative research methods.

 

KEYWORDS: theories, knowledge, research, methods,