The Credo posits that reality is not "discovered" but is instead a "moving target" that is constantly reconstructed as new knowledge is acquired.
Viewing truth as subjective and socially constructed rather than an objective reality. The Constructivist Credo
It identifies the human researcher as the primary interpretive instrument, uniquely capable of negotiation and document analysis. The Credo posits that reality is not "discovered"
is a seminal text in social science research, primarily known as a 2013 book co-authored by Yvonna S. Lincoln and Egon G. Guba . It serves as a foundational "operating manual" for researchers working within the constructivist paradigm, distilled from the authors' decades of work in qualitative inquiry. Core Framework: The Conjectures is a seminal text in social science research,
Emphasizing how meanings are developed through joint interaction and socialization.
Questioning the right of an inquirer to represent the views of others, particularly marginalized groups.