The Constructivist Credo -

The heart of the Credo consists of (propositional statements) designed to guide researchers in conducting systematic, ethical, and equitable social science inquiry. These are organized into 13 thematic sections, including:

Lincoln and Guba maintain that the constructivist paradigm is fundamentally distinct from quantitative or scientific inquiry, though they acknowledge that mixed methods can add context. Context and Legacy The Constructivist Credo

Following Egon Guba's death in 2008, Lincoln completed the work, which was published by Routledge and Left Coast Press . The volume includes an intellectual biography of Guba and a case study demonstrating how to apply these conjectures in a doctoral dissertation. Words of Wisdom, For Now ...The Constructivist Credo The heart of the Credo consists of (propositional

Establishing standards for "trustworthy" research, such as catalytic authenticity —the degree to which the research process fosters social action. Key Philosophies The volume includes an intellectual biography of Guba

Questioning the right of an inquirer to represent the views of others, particularly marginalized groups.

The Credo posits that reality is not "discovered" but is instead a "moving target" that is constantly reconstructed as new knowledge is acquired.