[SWP 638] - Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes fot the exam (48 pages long!)

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Epistemological differences among qi researchers (rers: four paradigmatic camps within qualitative research, stance against positivism, constructivism (can be challenged through research, research focused on social justice and inequalities, pragmatism. Why ebp: discourages any variations based on cultural context, community, etc, eliminate worst practices and enhance best practices, purpose is to standardize and maximize good practice, reduce cost and improve quality, neoliberal agenda. Systematic reviews: systematic reviews are reviews of existing quantitative research, the findings are put together to create systematic reviews. Inductively derived mid-range theories developed through grounded theory research: may not be used directly in context of research. Importance of relationships: can last beyond research phase, knowledge obtained through dialogue and discussion, aop research has a purpose of change associated to it. Control of research activities in the hands of the community. People who have experienced the issue are considered as people with knowledge and not people in position of authority. They are considered as capable of conducting research.