Abstract:
Over time, the study of social science has focused on how people interact with their surroundings. Research in the social sciences is frequently based on valid ontological and epistemological viewpoints. The primary principle that guides social science research was covered in-depth in this study. The purpose of this study was to fill the gap between philosophical alignment and social scientific research in the literature. This paper included a thorough discussion of the six (6) main movements in research philosophy: positivism, interpretivism, idealism, realism, pragmatism, and empiricism. It was said that research for pragmatists begins with a problem and seeks to give useful solutions that guide present practice. Additionally, it was mentioned that all strategies, procedures, and tools used in the social research process should be self-validated and that the philosophical basis for each one determines if they are efficient or effective. It was determined that knowledge of philosophical issues and research methods is very helpful because it enables the researcher to make a more informed choice about the research design, it can help the researcher understand which designs will work and, more importantly, which will not, and knowledge of various research traditions enables the researcher to adapt research designs in accordance with the limitations of various knowledge structures.
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