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ERIC Number: EJ503556
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0701
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Objectivity, Subjectivity, and Relativism: The Case for Qualitative Methodologies in Educational Research.
Trifonas, Peter
Journal of Educational Thought/Revue de la Pensee Educative, v29 n1 p81-101 Apr 1995
Addresses epistemological questions about the nature of ontology, theoretical questions concerning the knowledge of sense perceptions, and methodological questions regarding the scientific truth-effect of procedures integral to arguments for and against the use of qualitative forms of analysis as a feasible and effective means for conducting educational research. (61 references) (MAB)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Epistemology, Ethnography, Evaluation Methods, Objectivity, Philosophy, Qualitative Research, Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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