How Do We Know What We Know? Exploring Epistemology and Research Approaches

In this episode of Communication Campus, Dr. Malynnda Stewart unpacks one of the biggest questions in communication studies — How do we know what we know?

We’ll explore epistemology — the study of knowledge — and examine the different approaches researchers take to study communication. From qualitative narratives to quantitative data, you’ll learn how different research paradigms shape the questions we ask, the methods we use, and the interpretations we make.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What “epistemology” means and why it matters in communication studies

The difference between quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research

How paradigms influence research questions and methods

Why research approaches shape the meaning we make from data

🎓 About the Series:
This episode is part of our Intro to Communication Theories playlist, where we break down key concepts for graduate students and anyone interested in understanding how communication works.

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