10. Philosophical Foundations of Research

About this lesson

Master the philosophical foundations of healthcare research! Understand ontology, epistemology, and methodology that shape every research approach.

IN THIS VIDEO

• Ontology: perspectives on reality from realism to relativism
• Epistemology: how we know what we know, objectivism to constructionism
• Methodology: how philosophy translates into practical research
• Recognizing assumptions behind different research approaches

Part of our 8-week course on Research and Theory in Healthcare. Gain deeper insights into the philosophical underpinnings that shape every aspect of the research process.

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