Awareness of how epistemological choices tend to influence one's selection of research methods that,in turn,influence research outcomes,is referred to as:
A)The bedrock assumption
B)Epistemology
C)Epistemological self-reflexivity
D)Epistemic norms

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Epistemological self-reflexivity refers to the awareness of how one's chosen epistemology (i.e. one's beliefs about knowledge and reality) affects their research methods and ultimately their findings. This awareness allows researchers to critically reflect on their assumptions and biases, and adjust their research methods accordingly, leading to more accurate and meaningful results.

Awareness of How Epistemological Choices Tend to Influence One's Selection