Discussion Post: Philosophy of Science
How does the lens from which you view the world shape your approach to research inquiry? Why is it important as a scholar-practitioner engaged in research to acknowledge your worldview?
Reflect on how your assumptions about the acquisition of truth and the nature of the world influence your approach to the research process.
Identify an area of interest for a possible research topic. As you read about the different philosophical orientations in this week's readings, consider if one of these orientations most closely aligns with your worldview and a particular approach to research.
Post a brief description of your topic of research interest. Next, state the philosophical orientation that reflects your worldview and explain the epistemological and ontological assumptions of this orientation. Then, explain how these assumptions lend themselves to one or more research approaches.
a) Describe topic of personal research interest - Racism
b) Explain epistemological and ontological assumptions of philosophical orientations
c) Explain relationship between epistemological and ontological assumptions and research approaches.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.