Methodology, Ontology and Epistemology

The three "ologies" in six minutes! In this video I demystify the terms 'methodology', 'ontology' and 'epistemology' by explaining them in plain English. I outline the relationship between the "ologies" and your research question(s) and research methods.
The book I refer to is here policy.bristoluniversitypress...
my website is here helenkara.com/
and my blog is here helenkara.com/blog/

[@miradolls]

I’ve watched a thousand videos and read a million articles on this and I finally understood after watching this video. Thank you so so much.

[@HelenKaraWriter]

Great to hear, Mira!

[@sandramohabir-mckinley1879]

Helen, an excellent explanation! I have shared your video link with my master's students, who tend to find these terms somewhat daunting! Thank you!

[@HelenKaraWriter]

Sandra, thank you for your kind words. I am so glad this video is helpful for you and your students.

[@RecoveryEducation-vr2xh]

I am about to present my doctoral work and felt slightly overawed until I found this simple approach to the complex terminology! As good as your book. Thank you

[@HelenKaraWriter]

Thank you for your kind comment 🙂

[@jena425]

This video is a god-send. Thank you for explaining it so brilliantly, and succinctly. Lightbulb moment achieved.

[@HelenKaraWriter]

I'm glad you found it useful Jen!

[@leb1152]

This is a great video, thanks! The opening tune reminds me SO much of the opening of James Burke's The Day the Universe Changed series, which is a delightful memory.

[@HelenKaraWriter]

Thanks for your kind comment; I'm glad the video was useful. I shared your feedback with the person who wrote the tune - they weren't aware of the series and went off to look it up.

[@jiamaree1112]

Brilliant explanation! So clear & easy to understand. Thanks Helen!

[@HelenKaraWriter]

Glad it was helpful, Julia!

[@zakirhossain4544]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video!!

[@HelenKaraWriter]

You're welcome 😄

[@shinefire123]

This is the 5th video I'm watching on the 'ologies' and the 1st time I actually understood what it's about Never really thought of how my world views and values would affect my research..Thank you so much!

[@HelenKaraWriter]

Thanks Susan, you're welcome!

[@emmaschreiner6069]

Thank you for this! Really clearly explained!

[@HelenKaraWriter]

You're welcome. Glad it was useful.

[@sikula5542]

Thank you, Helen!

[@HelenKaraWriter]

You're welcome.

[@muhammadhaekal2810]

Thank you, Helen!!!

[@HelenKaraWriter]

You're welcome.

[@wrongdavey1019]

Very clear! Much appreciated.

[@HelenKaraWriter]

Thank you! Glad it was useful.

[@fredlarge8209]

Well done Helen, excellent explanation.

[@HelenKaraWriter]

Glad it was helpful, Fred!

[@dilettantish]

Thank you! It's helpful.

[@HelenKaraWriter]

You're welcome.

[@susanharris8421]

I needed this. I'm in an ontological shit show at the mo. Thank you x

[@HelenKaraWriter]

You're welcome. Glad it's useful. Hope life eases up soon.

[@josjamie]

I got it! Thank you very much!

[@HelenKaraWriter]

You're welcome, Josy!

[@rawdabrown2394]

Thank you for this. What would you say a positivist perspective on issues such as climate change is in terms of ontology , epistemology and methodology? I know very well the definitions of these terms but how would I Know their perspective in “the real world “ if that makes sense . Thanks !

[@HelenKaraWriter]

A positivist ontology would suggest that climate change phenomena are independent of people and could be studied through observation and measurement such as by using technology. However, positivism has been discredited now that we understand how interlinked such phenomena are with human behaviour.

[@terencenxumalo1159]

good work

[@HelenKaraWriter]

Thank you 😊

[@thundercat1508]

Thank you!

[@HelenKaraWriter]

You're welcome!

[@SyedMuhammadRiazUlHaque]

Nice explanation!

[@HelenKaraWriter]

Thank you!

[@stephiedim]

Thankyou this was so helpful

[@HelenKaraWriter]

That's good to know, thank you.