Which of the following are included in the positivist paradigm of research?

1.Quantification

2.Construction of hypotheses

3.Use of objective measures

4.Subjective analysis

5.Rejection of theories

A1, 2 & 3 only ✓ Correct

B2, 3 & 4 only

C3, 4 & 5 only

D1, 4 & 5 only

Correct answer: (A) 1, 2 & 3 only

Explanation

The positivist paradigm includes quantification, the construction of hypotheses and the use of objective measures.

Positivism models social science on the natural sciences and numerical data.

Hypotheses are stated in advance and tested against evidence.

Objective measures aim to remove the researcher's personal bias.

Subjective analysis belongs to the interpretive paradigm, not positivism.

Rejection of theories contradicts positivism, which builds and tests theory.

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