Constructivism
Constructivism views knowledge as being formed in the research process.
- Neither unchangeable truths nor a priori knowledge in the world exist because researchers construct scientific knowledge and truth.
- Human beings, who researchers select to be the focus of their research, produce various truths and knowledge in their actions.
- Phenomena and the meanings of the world are viewed as social and cultural constructions.
- Qualitative methods are the norm.
Constructivism may be regarded as a contrast orientation to positivism.
Links to more information:
Constructivist epistemology. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.