DISCUSSION:TENDENCIES ANDBIBLICALINTEGRATIONASSIGNMENT
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1). Self- Reflection. Practice involves self-reflection and checking for bias to ensure your
design and topic will withstand robust scrutiny from peers and academics. A strong research
effort minimizes bias and presents alternative and opposing perspectives, including issues
concerning methodology. Bias creates errors in research and can take the form of systematic or
personal bias that can influence the research design, sampling fame, and even the interpretation
of findings.
For this Discussion, you will take the fun Tendencies Quiz located in the Discussion:
Tendencies & Biblical Integration Resources area of the Discussion Thread prompt. There is
no right or wrong answer, and you are encouraged to reply to each prompt based on your initial
reaction, i.e., refrain from dwelling upon or trying to analyze each question. The important thing
is to be honest with yourself. Consider the statements in the left and right columns, and then
mark which side of the row (from 1-5) best matches how you feel. This is intended to provoke
self-reflection on how you process information, especially information that may differ from your
views.
Once completed, you will include this as part one of your discussion thread for this week. You
should discuss your personal results (including the score) and identify areas of strength for
personal development.
I scored a 23
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Please work hard on practicing fair-minded thinking
2). Research Paradigm. We have unique experiences and perceptions that shape our
beliefs about the world. These beliefs and underlying assumptions affect our natural approach to
research. Take a moment to review the four philosophical worldviews (i.e., positivism, post-
positivism, constructivism, pragmatism) and identify what fits best with your philosophy.
Remember that a research paradigm is essentially a worldview that a researcher brings to their
study. It represents the researcher’s view of reality or truth. While there is ongoing discussion
regarding which paradigms exist in the modern research community, it helps to focus on
Positivism, Post-Positivism, Constructivism, and Pragmatism for applied business research.
Research this topic to understand your research paradigm, as it will shape how you approach
your problem. It is also important to note that while some paradigms lend themselves better to
specific methodologies, the choice of methodology does not change the paradigm. This is part of
who you are and how you view the world. It is instrumental in thinking about how your research
paradigm aligns with your Christian Worldview. To better understand your view of reality, an
excellent question is, “How many versions of The Truth exist?”
Review the four philosophical worldviews (i.e., positivism, post-positivism, constructivism,
pragmatism) and identify what fits best with your philosophy and why.
• Positivism – Single objective reality that we seek to discover. THIS IS THE APPRORACH THAT BEST FITS ME!!!!
• Post-Positivism – Single objective reality that we seek to discover with the understanding
that we never will fully understand it.
• Constructivism – Reality is determined by the individual, and the researcher seeks to
understand that view of reality.
• Pragmatism – Focus on the ‘problem’ rather than the view of reality, using any tools
available to understand the problem.
After reviewing the Reading for this module and considering the four philosophical worldviews
(i.e., positivism, post-positivism, constructionism, and pragmatic) discussed in the text, address
the following questions:
1. Which philosophical worldview most closely aligns with your perspective and how you
view problems in the world? How so?
2. How does understanding the connection between philosophical worldview and research
methodology assist your research approach?
3). Biblical Worldview. Philosophical worldviews reflect our desire for knowledge. A
Biblical worldview is based on the infallible Word of God. It provides an understanding of
existence, morals, and knowledge. How does your Biblical Worldview relate to your research
philosophy?
1. How can scripture be used as a lens through which you view research?
2. Compare/contrast research philosophical worldviews with that of a Christian worldview.
Are there any problem areas, or do most philosophical worldviews appear congruent with
a Christian worldview?
3. How does your knowledge of the Bible keep pace with the growing sophistication of the
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4. What scripture verses do you use as a foundation for your Biblical Worldview?
Incorporate a minimum of three specific scripture verses into the discussion. Explain how
they set the foundation or speak to the standards for your research viewpoint.
You must post your thread of at least 500 words by 11:59 pm (ET) on Thursday of the assigned
Module: Week. You must then post replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 pm (ET) on Sunday of
the assigned Module: Week.
For each thread, you must support your assertions with at least 4 scholarly citations published
within the last 5 years or 3 scholarly citations published within the last 5 years plus a
seminal/research design and methodology source. All sources must be cited and listed in the
references in the current APA formatting. Do not include block or direct quotes.
Each reply must incorporate at least two scholarly citation(s) from at least 2 peer-reviewed
journal articles in the current APA format. Each source can only be cited once and must be from
different sources to the main thread and the other reply. Any sources cited in the replies must
also have been published within the last five years.
Please only cite primary research scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles, i.e., no textbooks,
blogs, professional/trade magazines, or non-peer-reviewed articles such as SSRN and Harvard
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