As ablepsias dos métodos quantitativos: concepções teóricas

Abstract

Originally, the term 'ablepsia' has been used in the large area of Health; especially in medicine. In addition, it is noted that, even in this area, it has different definitions, although close, such as: 'blindness', 'lack, deprivation or loss of sight', 'inability to discern or lack lucidity' and 'become blind'. However, the term 'ablepsia' was not used as a post until then; that is, in its denotative perspective. In fact, it has been explored in a non-literal way. However, the latter holds important conceptions of expression in its first form. That said, it was aimed to formulate a theoretical conception for the intrinsic nuances to the use of Classical Quantitative Methods (MQC), mainly in Geography. For this, a long analytical process of literary and documentary revision of several methods and techniques was carried out, as well as (re) evaluation of numerous publications that used them. Finally, it was understood that the 'Ablepsias' of the MQC are gathered in two groups: the Ablepsias of Support and those of Absolutization. Specifically, the former is characterized by inattention to the due predilection and / or unrestricted use of QCM. That is, in analogy, one can associate its main characteristic with "loss of sight" or "blindness", regarding the choice of quantitative technique (s) due, as well as the implicit aspects to its operationalization. On the other hand, the second has as a great mark the non- relativization (sometimes so necessary) of the results, then obtained, according to the technique used, or linked to another resource that makes this possible. Therefore, it has been noticed that often incomplete-misdiagnosed diagnoses and undue inferences are produced in several studies.