The Credo posits that reality is not "discovered" but is instead a "moving target" that is constantly reconstructed as new knowledge is acquired.
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
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"
Establishing standards for "trustworthy" research, such as catalytic authenticity —the degree to which the research process fosters social action. Key Philosophies Words of Wisdom, For Now
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