"Reality exists independent of humans but is interpreted through social conditioning." Which research paradigm's ontological assumptions are being described here?
A) Direct realism
B) Interpretivism
C) Critical realism
D) Positivism

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Critical realism posits that reality exists independently of human perceptions but is understood through social and cultural lenses, aligning with the statement provided.

"Reality Exists Independent of Humans but Is Interpreted Through Social