Answer to Question #235523 in Sociology for NEO

Question

Discuss the principles that the clinical sociologist uses to select the meta-theoretical orientation and investigation methods for a given scenario.

Answer 1

Broad views that make assertions about the essence of existence are referred to be meta-theory. Metaphysical meta-theories support studies. Notwithstanding the importance of meta-theory in research and practice, research investigations seldom have a clear philosophical foundation. Invoking meta-theory in quantitative and mixed research has philosophical justifications. It is suggested that picking and using a meta-theory is a question of personal creativity and historical significance.