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In my opinion, epistemology determines the choice of methodology and methods. Epistemology affect researchers’ structure their research.

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Yes, I believe that epistemology can determine the choice of methodology and methods. Epistemology provides people knowledge of nature and influences their choices during researches.

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In my view, epistemology could determine the choice of methodology and methods. Epistemology let people know the structure of world and the knowledge of nature. It can influence people’s choices about what methods to use.

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According to different epistemological ontological commitments,  researches rely on diverse worldview and assumption to get into the essence of problem. Therefore, it also decide which type of methodology and methods that is suitable for surveying.

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Epistemology does determine the choice of methodology and methods. Epistemology affects researcher's thinking and the way their brains understand the world. So in this case, they will made decision on methods selecting based on that.

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I think epistemology determine the choice of methodology and methods. The reason is that epistemology focus on the nature of knowledge. It provides how we know and what we know about knowledge.

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Epistemology mainly includes beliefs about the structure and nature of knowledge, beliefs about the source and judgment of knowledge, and the adjustment and influence of these beliefs in the process of individual knowledge construction and knowledge acquisition. Epistemology is the synthesis of theory, which provides logical thinking for methods and influences the production of behavior. Method reflects epistemology and is the basis of epistemology.

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Ontology emphasizes on the existence of the things, epistemology focuses on the knowledge of the things. They influence each other.

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Ontology emphasizes on the existence of the things, epistemology focuses on the knowledge of the things. They influence each other.

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They are interrelated and different from each other. Ontology focus on the nature of things while epistemology focus on how we look at things. Ontology is the basement of epistemology.

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Based on my understanding, epistemology is considered as an extension of ontology since ontology focus more on the nature of being and existence and epistemology is more concerned on knowledge. Knowledge itself isn't a part of the existence but can help us understand the nature on how it works better.

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Ontology means what exists and epistemology means what we know. Epistemology is the theory of knowledge. Ontology tends to answer the question: What exists?

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In my view, ontology is a theory that research the reality of nature, and epistemology research the knowledge of nature. I mean, ontology let us know the things in the world. And epistemology let us understand them, like how are things produced, how it work and so on

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It is obvious that ontology focus on the nature of reality, and epistemology focus on the nature of knowledge. Thant means ontology shows what the reality is and epistemology needs us to find the acceptable of knowledge in study fidld. This procress includes how we know and what we know.

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I think ontology is a philosophical theory that explores the nature or substrates of the world, and allows us to understand the nature of things. Epistemology is primarily the knowledge of how humans know the world and themselves, and how to distinguish between the objective and the subjective worlds. The connection between the two, I think, is that ontology is the outcome in our cognition, and epistemology is the process and the method in our cognition.

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The advantage of the hybrid research method is that it can combine the two research methods, give full play to their advantages and make up for their shortcomings, and provide a broader understanding of the research objects, which can not only strengthen the research process but also strengthen the research results. The advantage of the hybrid research method is that it provides more understanding of the data, makes up for the deficiency of the single research method, facilitates the measurement of different aspects of the research problem, facilitates the detection of complex problems, and improves the credibility of the research findings from the single method.

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The reason why the study research method is important is because the research method is one of the very important methods in our study. With the research method, we will get twice the result with half the effort in learning and improve our learning efficiency. In addition, it can also help us better understand the content of the study.

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In my opinion, ontology could help us view the world while epistemology could let us know how the world or the society works.Ontology is the theory of reality and epistemology is the theory of knowledge.

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Mixed methods make the research more detail from different aspects. It combines the advantages of quantitive and qualitive, which enrich the process and result.

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The mix method demonstrates a better understanding in multiple dimensions than just quantitive method or qualitative method which limits researcher in one aspect on understanding things he is studying. For instance, we cannot only use numbers to understand a complex social symptom. It may be easier for readers to compare advantages and disadvantages but it will limit reader's thinking as well.

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First of all, mixed method could combine qualitative method and quantitative method, so it is beneficial to research the controversy between qualitative method and quantitative method. besides, it also can save the numerous cost and time in research.

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Mixed method research could help researchers demonstrate the problem more evident. Using mixed methods also helps researchers to develop their skills.

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Mixed methods research could combine quantitative and qualitative methods, so it can enrich our understanding of problems and questions. Mixed method can research more complex phenomena. in addition, there are many other advantages of mixed method. For example, complementarity, we could combine or divide the different results from different methods to research one problem.

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Using mixed methods can provide a more complete understanding of research problem than either quantitative method or qualitative. Mixed methods can intergrate the two approacheds both on broader trends and detailed view of individual participants.
Using mixed methods increase the accurancy of the measurment and the certainty of the conclusions. Two approaches have their drawbacks. Thing beig measured is complex or the data source is not reliable enough.

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I think it's good for researches in education, health sciences, psychology and sociology and with mixed methods, researchers could choose to emphasize qualitative more, or emphasize quantitative more.

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From my opinion.Learning good methods often makes research more effective.Treat different situations with the right ways.we should transform ourselves flexibly in different times.

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It is very convenience and fast for us to research the subject.When we choose the appropriate method, we can follow the rules step by step, such as data collection, research plan and so on.All of these boost the process of the study.

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It is very convenience and fast for us to research the subject.When we choose the appropriate method, we can follow the rules step by step, such as data collection, research plan and so on.All of these boost the process of the study.

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We have to learn research methods otherwise we cannot do it objectively and properly. Quantitative and qualitative methods are like the plan we make. And we have tools like epistemology and ontology. We need plans and tools for everything.

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The research methods is necessary to support for our assumption and process of proving. However, we need to choose a suitable method in research, according to features of research theme and method.

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The research methods can give us a convenient way to study social problems, and can help us understand society better. It also help change the way we think about things. I mean, after leaning research methods when we think about a question, we become more scientifically.

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Because studying research method could help us determine if the hypothesis is supported or not. Research method offers us to get result of problems. It is important to know the procedure and examine how to get the results

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Studying research methods helps researchers learn the distinctions among methods, and help them choose a suitable method. A suitable method can promote researches.There are no doubts that whether it is sources of information, data collection, seem to have its own limitations. The framework or concept of the right method can avoid some litiations partially.

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From my perspective, it is really important to study research methods because we can understand the structure of the methodology study, the types of three different methods and how they work in a research.

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Studying research methods is important because by doing so we can select a proper method to our research which will lead us to a more authentic result. By studying research methods we are really studying is to fully understand how each different method works and how it will apply correctly for the different types of situation in our research.

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Crime, also known as crime, refers to behavior that violates criminal laws and regulations. It is different from violating civil, administrative, and disciplinary laws and regulations.
T he  behaviors against the laws can be called crimes ,if a person make crimes ,he should be punished .
for researchers ,make details is legitimation .it is also important .

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As far as i am concerned, When crime is defined, it means that there is a criminal boundaries which restricts human’s behaviors. It tends to greatly reduce the crime rate when people realize that if they violet the bottom line，they will be punished by the law.                                           For researchers, it is essential to make detail sorts of defination. If they are not thoughtful,  chances of crime will be significantly increased. 

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As far as i am concerned, When crime is defined, it means that there is a criminal boundaries which restricts human’s behaviors. It tends to greatly reduce the crime rate when people realize that if they violet the bottom line，they will be punished by the law.                                           For researchers, it is essential to make detail sorts of defination. If they are not thoughtful,  chances of crime will be significantly increased. 

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Because everyone has their own standard, but crime cannot be defined by personal. Law is the rule that everyone in the society need to obey. If you break the law, you will be punished though in someone’s standpoint you might be innocent.

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Defining crime is about social stability.Firstly,this can tell people what crime is.It can constrain people’s behavior.Let people know what should not to do.It’s very important.Secondly,It also help people defend their rights.I mean when some people find other people damage the rights.According to the definition of crime that they can protect themselves.
For researchers, as a standard, it can help them research crime more convenient.

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I think it's very important to define crime. Because, first of all, the definition of crime is the specification and standard for determining whether a certain behavior is a crime. With the standard, there is a legal basis. Secondly, we can confirm whether a person's behavior is illegal and criminal according to the standard, and judge the degree of punishment. The third and most important point. Defining crime is the most basic and core content of a country's legal system, which is conducive to improving the legal system. For me, how to define crime has a direct impact on my psychology and a clear understanding of the law. I can make clear all things prohibited by the law, improve my own quality, and strictly require myself to be a good citizen.

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When we attempt to define crime, we have to consider the relationship between individual and society. Assume that crime is a perfect circle to maintain human order, which is the center of the circle, the individual or the society. Also,  Finding out the objects protected by law is important  for the definition of crime.

besides, researchers must keep the balance of democracy and righteousness.

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Normally we define crime as breaking laws. And laws, although were made by some specific people, have to  be relatively fair and reasonable. Otherwise people who are bound by rules will resist and damage the interests of the upper class which still need the lower class to serve.

Researchers must listen to different voices from different people, or researches are one sided and unfair.

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I think it can be explained from social aspect. A relatively stable society needs basic rules. These rules can guarantee society going towards the right trend. Because before people start their behaviour, they have to think about whether they break the rules. The rules restrict the public to do things as society hoping. So the rules called law. On the contrary, the word is crime.

As for researcher, their study are beyond this level. May be achieve to ethical and moral aspect.

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Defining crime is important because by doing that the law could apply an appropriate punishment to the man who commits a crime. By committing a crime means the man will receive a serious punishment from the law. On the other hand, if we define a crime so easily that will cover more people who didn't apply serious harm on the society, will make them carry a strong negative social burden even they may have done something bad on others.

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The reason why I think it's important to define crime is that people who committed a crime must be punished and if we can't clearly define crime, or in other words, if we  can't distinguish crime from deviance, the whole punishment system and judicial system might be in a chaos.

What's more, for researchers who study criminology or criminal jurisprudence, to define crime correctly is necessary.

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By the learning of this course, i am able to find out the differences between the natural and social sciences. Social science is a pair of eyes to help me find out the cause of various social phenomenon.

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In my opinion, the fixed criteria of the World Bank are too absolutely fixed. The more flexible indicators are in line with objective facts, such as housing conditions, food, water and medical care.

besides, it is clear that relative definitions of poverty help governments and international organizations in their work, and that it is valuable to select the poorest countries among them.

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I don’t think the definition is true. Take my brother for example, he earns an average of 150 thousand yuan a year in the countryside, far exceeding the China’s National Poverty Line. But he didn’t own his car and houses. Compared with others, he is not a rich man.So i didn’t think the definition is suitable for the relative poverty.

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I don’t think the definition is true. Take my brother for example, he earns an average of 150 thousand yuan a year in the countryside, far exceeding the China’s National Poverty Line. But he didn’t own his car and houses. Compared with others, he is not a rich man.So i didn’t think the definition is suitable for the relative poverty.

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Because the income level of each country is different, we can't judge whether this country is poor according to the unified income standard. Moreover, we can't distinguish poverty and wealth according to the level of income, we should distinguish them according to the actual living conditions.

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Social science can help me understand the world and more humanities in the world.

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Like, In my hometown, I can spend ten yuan a meal and on hundred yuan for rent, But in England, maybe I may not be able to survive with this money. so, poverty should relater with the different place's situation.

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Each country has different standard of living and even each city has different price of commodities. There is not a standard line fit all the countries in the world

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It is obvious that income levels in developed countries and developing countries shouldn't always put together. Even in one county, there are huge differences about income levels in various areas. In addition, poverty also shouldn't be limited in money.

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Different countries would have very different ways to live. Frankly, less than two dollars per day is too little. I could not imagine how I would survive with less than two dollars per day. When I live in Boston in the past several years, I would spend 15 dollars minimum and I still think it is the lowest I could spend to feed myself. Therefore, I think the minimum line for poverty is pointless, achieving this goal means nothing and people will still be hungry.

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There are many reasons for poverty.firstly ,the people in some backward countries don't have enough chances to study, they can't change their lives .So if they want to become rich ,they need to pay more attention than person who live in the rich countries.Also ,people in backward countries don't know they have chance to improve their lives ,so they are willing to be poor.

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Firstly,I think this standard is a little outdated.Our society is totally different from before.This standard is no longer suitable for today’s society.
Secondly,the statistics of income are very inaccurate.Many people may have another way to earn money.This may not be counted as income.So this method cannot reflect the real situation.

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Because of the inequality of different classes in the society.To be specific, for example, there is a man who is in lower middle class or working class and he can afford his living expenses through his own incomes.He is still regarded 'poor' for being relative to the other uper classes.As far as I'm concerned, this guy is much richer than me.So I think it's unreasonable to link poverty to incomes.

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For the reason that income levels are not suitable for everyone and each country . Firstly, the lower income level in some developed countries is much more than the highest level of some countries, and people can meet their basic needs completely. Secondly, there is a currency exchange rate question, which leads to different price levels. People can afford clean water and shelters with little money. So that definition is problematic.

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Social science is a study to find out the connection between individuals in the society which is make up by human individuals. As we are connected closer than before in the world. Culture collision is more often than before. By studying social science we can find a way to make people and the society work better and more efficient in a more peaceful way which is going to benefit everyone.

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In my opinion,  social science gives me a different angle to learn society and interpersonal relationships. The horizon of one person is limited. Social science collects people's ideas from various industries, background and experiences. I think what I konw about social science is simple. Following with the next period of studying, what does social science mean to me may be changed.

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It a good question. For me, the social Sciences on the class is very different with studying by myself . I thought it will be relevant to human mental, activities and some of human phenomenon. But a little different, like philosophy. So now I think social Sciences is an about all kind of aspects cognize subject. We should stand up in an objective area to thinking and use a verity of thinking tools. That my point. Than you.

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Social science is a discipline that studies various phenomena between human and society with scientific methods.

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Social science is a science that study the relationship between human beings and society. For example, it may study the effects of human activities on society.

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Social sciences are a group of academic disciplines dedicated to exploring examining society. This branch of science studies how people interact with each other, behave, develop as a culture, and influence the world.

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Social science is the study of people in society and is connected with economics,geography and sociology.For me,when tremendous social events occurred,the study of social science could tell me why and how these events happened.

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Social science is a relation between people and society. It is a study of human beings.

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Why is it important to study research methods?

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Why do you think it matters how we define crime? What difference does it make for the researcher?

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What does 'social science' mean to you?

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What is mixed methods research good for?

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Does epistemology determine the choice of methodology and methods?

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What is the link between ontology and epistemology?

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In the video for Lesson 1 this week two definitions of poverty were mentioned. One of them is by the World Bank and states that poverty is linked to income levels. Why is this definition problematic?