A COMPARISON OF THE CANONS OF SCIENCE USED INPOSITIVISTIC RESEARCH AND CONSTRUCTIVIST/NATURALISTICRESEARCH

摘要

In this paper, the canons of science which are crucialrnfor positivistic, empirical research andrnconstructivistaturalistic research will be identified,rndescribed, compared and discussed. Although therernare common canons which are often used in papersrnthroughout literature, it would be beneficial to set arncommon ground for the identification and use of therncanons. The canons used in positivistic researchrnwill differ from the canons used inrnconstructivistaturalistic research. This paper willrnanalyze major publications (papers, books, etc.)rnexploring the canons either directly or indirectly, andrnwill provide a link between major characteristics ofrntwo different research philosophies and the relatedrncanons that should be taken into consideration whenrnsetting a research design.