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A guide for positivist research paradigm: from philosophy to methodology/ Irwan Mohammad Ali

Asserting that reality is objective, observable, and governed by universal laws through empirical investigation and logical reasoning, positivism continues to serve as a foundation in scientific inquiry. This paper provides a thorough examination of the positivist research paradigm, tracing its phil...

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Main Author: Mohammad Ali, Irwan
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Language:English
Published: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak 2024
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NX Arts in general
Study and teaching. Research
Online Access:https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/104761/1/104761.pdf
https://doi.org/10.24191/idealogy.v9i2.596
https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/104761/
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https://doi.org/10.24191/idealogy.v9i2.596
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spelling my.uitm.ir.1047612024-11-06T09:51:13Z https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/104761/ A guide for positivist research paradigm: from philosophy to methodology/ Irwan Mohammad Ali idealogy Mohammad Ali, Irwan NX Arts in general Study and teaching. Research Asserting that reality is objective, observable, and governed by universal laws through empirical investigation and logical reasoning, positivism continues to serve as a foundation in scientific inquiry. This paper provides a thorough examination of the positivist research paradigm, tracing its philosophical underpinnings and methodological implications. The epistemological foundation of positivism rests on objectivism, which posits that knowledge is independent of individual perceptions and can be verified through empirical evidence. Ontologically, positivism asserts a realist perspective, asserting a singular reality that exists external to human cognition. Axiologically, positivism emphasises value-free research to ensure objectivity and replicability of findings. This paper explores these philosophical beliefs and their application in research design, data collection techniques such as surveys and experiments, and data analysis methods, including statistical tools like SPSS and SmartPLS. By interpreting these aspects, this paper serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers adopting a positivist research paradigm, offering insights into its strengths, limitations, and ongoing relevance in present scientific inquiry. Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak 2024-09 Article PeerReviewed text en https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/104761/1/104761.pdf A guide for positivist research paradigm: from philosophy to methodology/ Irwan Mohammad Ali. (2024) Idealogy Journal <https://ir.uitm.edu.my/view/publication/Idealogy_Journal/>, 9 (2). pp. 187-196. ISSN 2550-214X https://idealogyjournal.com/ https://doi.org/10.24191/idealogy.v9i2.596 https://doi.org/10.24191/idealogy.v9i2.596
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Study and teaching. Research
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Study and teaching. Research
Mohammad Ali, Irwan
A guide for positivist research paradigm: from philosophy to methodology/ Irwan Mohammad Ali
description Asserting that reality is objective, observable, and governed by universal laws through empirical investigation and logical reasoning, positivism continues to serve as a foundation in scientific inquiry. This paper provides a thorough examination of the positivist research paradigm, tracing its philosophical underpinnings and methodological implications. The epistemological foundation of positivism rests on objectivism, which posits that knowledge is independent of individual perceptions and can be verified through empirical evidence. Ontologically, positivism asserts a realist perspective, asserting a singular reality that exists external to human cognition. Axiologically, positivism emphasises value-free research to ensure objectivity and replicability of findings. This paper explores these philosophical beliefs and their application in research design, data collection techniques such as surveys and experiments, and data analysis methods, including statistical tools like SPSS and SmartPLS. By interpreting these aspects, this paper serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers adopting a positivist research paradigm, offering insights into its strengths, limitations, and ongoing relevance in present scientific inquiry.
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title_short A guide for positivist research paradigm: from philosophy to methodology/ Irwan Mohammad Ali
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publisher Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak
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url https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/104761/1/104761.pdf
https://doi.org/10.24191/idealogy.v9i2.596
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https://idealogyjournal.com/
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