Knowledge is based on indisputable bases

Research can´t be safe

states that it can´t be seen only objectively because perception influences

Active rather than passive interaction

Mixed approach between quantitative and qualitative methods

The result of an idea is a function of the practical results.

is based on qualities not numbers

accepts different epistemologies

social reality is not objective

is based on natural phenomena, properties andrelations.

It is interpreted by reason and logic.

Knowledge through sensory experience

Our mental activity is the only unquestionable part of the experience.

Researchers do not consider themselves completely positivists or subjectivists

Researchers concerned with procedures

Researchers of the philosophical vision

There is a reality independent of what we think

The observation is imperfect, therefore there is inaccuracy.

The goal of science is to obtain information about reality.

measurements and observations on the subject of study.

Precious understanding of theories and concepts.

Bring human interest to the studio.

Criticize positivism

Group different approaches

See the differences that characterize people

Change social conditions

It does not predict or explain reality

Its origins are in sociology and literature.

Science is not objective

Reality changes because reality is changing

People's subjective responses are important

The scientific method can´t be used to describe reality.

Qualitative and quantitative methods can be mixed

The use of data has advantages because the information can be verified

It is not based only on research, it also seeks to interpret

It allows you to optimize time and effort

It allows to measure how many and what situations occur in the sample.

Collect data:

Wide range of analysis:

Eliminate biases:

Quick collection:

find answers through numbers

used at the beginning of the process

when looking to test a hypothesis

Used when there is a control group

The number can be restrictive

It does not give enough explanations about the reasons for the effect.

Does not describe reality

It does not describe how people interpret your behaviors.

Does not take into account inconsistent features

It can be difficult to draw final conclusions.

If a method is not well developed it can influence the hypothesis.

human phenomena are hard to understand

you can only study the obserable

influences can affect people

there may be different interpretations