In the context of assumptions made by mixed methods researchers, (Creswell and Plano Clark, 2011), a belief that researchers have both biased and unbiased perspectives that interact and intersect within the research process at various stages is _____ in nature.
A) ontological
B) epistemological
C) methodological
D) axiological

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This belief is axiological in nature because it pertains to the role of values (both biased and unbiased perspectives) in the research process, reflecting on how these values influence the research at various stages. Axiology is the branch of philosophy dealing with values, including ethics and aesthetics, and in the context of research, it concerns the values of the researcher and how these influence the conduct and interpretation of the study.

In the Context of Assumptions Made by Mixed Methods Researchers