How does the lens from which you view the world shape your approach to research inquiry? A foundation in the philosophy of science will help you appreciate various research designs and methods ( With this foundation, you will be encouraged to reflect on how your assumptions about the acquisition of truth and the nature of the world influence your approach to the research process.For this Discussion, you will identify an area of interest for a possible research topic. As you read about the different philosophical orientations(quantitative, qualitative and mix methods), consider if one of these orientations most closely aligns with your worldview and a particular approach to research.
With these thoughts in mind:Post a brief description of your topic of research interest. Next, state the philosophical orientation that reflects your worldview and explain the epistemological and ontological assumptions of this orientation. Then, explain how these assumptions lend themselves to one or more research approaches.Be sure to support your Main Issue Post and Response Post with scholarly evidence in APA Style.