Qualitative Research Framework: Integrating Philosophical and Methodological Assumptions

Abstract

This study aims to integrate how philosophical assumptions relate to the chosen methodology, methods, research questions, and prospective outcomes. The study shows that the methods of data collection chosen for the research are influenced by the research methodology. In turn, the methodology is influenced by the theoretical perspectives and similarly, the theoretical perspective is influenced by the ontological and epistemological stance. It could be argued that the researcher’s ontological and epistemological stances impact every aspects of the research process.

DOI: 10.7176/JPCR/40-01