Discovery as Basic Methodology of Qualitative and Quantitative Research

The paper argues 1. that methodologies of qualitative research in psychology and the social sciences should be directed toward discoveries rather than reflexive interpretations. It gives a critical account of hermeneutics and the "interpretative paradigm" pointing to three drawbacks: inher...

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Main Authors: Gerhard Kleining, Harald Witt
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: FQS 2001-02-01
Series:Forum: Qualitative Social Research
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Online Access:http://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/article/view/977