Which of the following rank order of philosophical worldviews best represents the highest likelihood of seeing a qualitative research approach (i.e., rank ordered from the worldview most likely to include a qualitative research approach to the worldview least likely to include a qualitative research approach)?
A) Transformative, constructivism, postpositivism, pragmatism
B) Postpositivism, pragmatism, transformative, constructivism
C) Constructivism, transformative, pragmatism, postpositivism
D) Pragmatism, postpositivism, constructivism, transformative

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Constructivism and transformative worldviews are more aligned with qualitative research approaches as they focus on understanding the world from the perspective of individuals and groups, often involving social change or justice. Pragmatism, being more flexible, can incorporate both qualitative and quantitative methods but is less inherently qualitative than constructivism or transformative. Postpositivism, with its roots in the scientific method and objective truth, is the least likely to prioritize qualitative methods.

Which of the Following Rank Order of Philosophical Worldviews Best