first proposed by U.S. psychologist Robert I. Watson (1909 – 1980) is a prescriptive dimension which can be used to evaluate psychological theories. Methodological objectivism states a study should be repeatable and therefore verifiable whereas methodological subjectivism argues the contrary.
METHODOLOGICAL OBJECTIVISM VERSUS METHOD: “The basis of methodological subjectivity vs. methodological objectivity is based on whether or not findings can be verified and repeated in a new study.”