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positivist paradigm in research

The positivist paradigm of exploring social reality is based on the idea that one can best gain an understanding of human behaviour through observation and reason. 

• Based on  scientific method and follows steps in scientific method.
• Objective not depending mind of observer.
• Believes in ability to observe knowledge.
• Believes that cause and effect are distinguishable.
• Employs empirical analytical method.
• Positivist paradigm thus systematises the knowledge generation process with the help of quantification.
• An interesting feature of positivism is that it accepts the supernatural and abstract as data for research purposes. 
• Observations should be quantifiable so that statistical analysis can be done.
• Positivists believe that knowledge can be “revealed” or “discovered” through the use of the scientific method.

Positivism assumes that all types of processes can be perceived as a certain variation of actions of individuals or relationships between individuals.

eg: To study about about tribals a positivist researcher observe the living condition of them and prepare report without actual interaction with those group.

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