tailieunhanh - Are geographer's research methodologies really poor?

Research methodology is closely associated with both philosophy and paradigm of a discipline. Paradigms are combinations of law, theory and methodology. Philosophy critically assesses the objectives of the explanation and how they are achieved. Theory is used to create the bases for the explanation. Therefore, it is utmost necessary to tie up theories/concepts, philosophy and methodology in an academic research. Most of the doctoral research works of Nepal in human geography are either entirely empiricist/positivist or unaware of these 'isms' in geography, yet, there are several researches which characterize a very good theoretical, philosophical and methodological basis. Similarly, the analysis techniques of the geographers typify a vivid characteristic as used in other parts of the world. | ARE GEOGRAPHER S RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES REALLY POOR Hriday L Koirala ABSTRACT Research methodology is closely associated with both philosophy and paradigm of a discipline. Paradigms are combinations of law theory and methodology. Philosophy critically assesses the objectives of the explanation and how they are achieved. Theory is used to create the bases for the explanation. Therefore it is utmost necessary to tie up theories concepts philosophy and methodology in an academic research. Most of the doctoral research works of Nepal in human geography are either entirely empiricist positivist or unaware of these isms in geography yet there are several researches which characterize a very good theoretical philosophical and methodological basis. Similarly the analysis techniques of the geographers typify a vivid characteristic as used in other parts of the world. INTRODUCTION How should methodological questions be studied and discussed Although Hartshorne initiated the discussion in 1947 at the annual meeting of American geographers yet it could be regarded as a hidden agenda within the discipline that is known as Geography. In the words of Hartshorne 2002 the geographers in doing research and writing those did not take methodology as seriously as they do their real scientific work . Further he questions have they any reason to suppose that their substantive work will have a greater influence in geography than their methodological writings Therefore it is both appropriate and desirable that any methodological writing worthy of publication should be subjected to critical evaluation in terms of its basic assumptions the reliability of its evidence and the soundness of its logical reasoning. Methodology deals with information collection processing organization as well as analysis techniques Johnston 1984 . However the methodology is not independent of grounds of belief or our prevailing values which exist in our society at the present time. The beliefs upon which we rest .

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