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Area of Science:

  • Scientific methodology
  • Research design
  • Epistemology of science

Background:

  • Science aims to establish explanatory and predictive principles.
  • Qualitative and quantitative research methods are tools for scientific inquiry.
  • Labels assigned to research methods can lead to suboptimal study design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically examine common labels for research methods.
  • To argue that these labels contribute to a persistent quantitative-qualitative divide.
  • To advocate for a more unified and constructive approach to scientific methodology.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of research method labels.
  • Discussion of the impact of labeling on scientific practice.
  • Examination of the role of documentation in scientific replication.

Main Results:

  • Frequently encountered method labels can be counterproductive.
  • The quantitative-qualitative divide, observed in fields like medical education, is perpetuated by these labels.
  • Rigorous study design and comprehensive documentation are essential for scientific advancement.

Conclusions:

  • Methodological labels should be critically evaluated for their constructiveness.
  • Focusing on well-designed studies and transparent documentation facilitates scientific progress.
  • Replication is key to establishing scientific laws and principles, irrespective of method labels.