*3.3. CDA Draws from Constructivist Epistemology*

The third essential principle of effective CDA in population public health research is that CDA draws from constructivist epistemology, which is vastly distinct from the prevalent positivist epistemological stance, frequently assumed in health science research. Constructivist research in PPH shares two characteristics: an explicit research paradigm and explicit reflexivity. We will elaborate upon these below.
