The Credo posits that reality is not "discovered" but is instead a "moving target" that is constantly reconstructed as new knowledge is acquired.
It identifies the human researcher as the primary interpretive instrument, uniquely capable of negotiation and document analysis. The Constructivist Credo
Viewing truth as subjective and socially constructed rather than an objective reality. The Credo posits that reality is not "discovered"
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: The Constructivist Credo