Answer to Question #293404 in Sociology for Izzy

Question

Bubbles Lexosa, a researcher from the University of Peace undertook a study aimed at explaining the impact of stigma as reported by people who tested positive for COVID-19 (the respondents) in Rustenburg in the North West Province of South Africa. The aim of the study was to add to the existing body of knowledge on the topic; and not provide results of immediate, practical use.

1.3 Provide a critical discussion of the fundamental aspects (ontology and epistemology) of the applicable methodological approach. Also motivate why the approaches are relevant for your planned research. (15)

Answer 1

Ontology helps researchers recognize how certain they can be about the nature and existence of objects they are researching. Epistemology on the other hand is important because it influences how researchers frame their research in their attempts to discover knowledge. Ontology helps researchers recognize how certain they can be about the nature and existence of objects they are researching. Epistemology is important because it influences how researchers frame their research in their attempts to discover knowledge.