Reflective Journal Review : Epistemological and Ontological Underpinning of Research

REFLECTIVE JOURNAL REVIEW
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
1. Evaluation of several theoretical perspectives on the nature of research and its role in society. 3
2. Discussion on an epistemological and ontological underpinning of research.............................3
3. Examination of ethical consequences of research choices and their impact on the research.....4
4. Critical analysis of historical, social and political contexts of research choice...........................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
Reference list...................................................................................................................................6
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Introduction
I have considered the idea of whole life costs and the life cycle costing for evaluation of its
significant fact about their approaches in building a project.
1. Evaluation of several theoretical perspectives on the nature of research and its role in
society
After analyzing this research paper I can know different facts and models that are necessary to
build a nonresidential building. I can understand the concept of the whole cost which is broadly
divided into the disposal, operating and capital cost (Hwang et al. 2017). I also observed that the
whole life cost method is very useful in accounting the disposal costs, maintenance requirements,
energy usage and initial cost for building a project in a sustainable manner. According to the
LCC concept, it is purely based on the principle of an economic assessment. I observed that its
main aim is to satisfy the needs of owners and stakeholders by proper analysis of the total costs
for building a project.
2. Discussion on an epistemological and ontological underpinning of research
According to my analysis epistemological means, there is too much indulgent on academic or
study whereas ontological explains the theory of existence. The ontological approach also
explains the importance of one's worship whereas Epistemological approaches provide the
details of ideological, intellectualism and rationalism (Oduyemi et al. 2016). Therefore, I came to
the conclusion that the whole life cost supports ontological methodology whereas LCC supports
Epistemological methodology. So, my knowledge says that the ontological approach must be
followed to lead a good life.
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