Understanding Educational Research Paradigms

What is a research paradigm?

• A research paradigm is a framework that shapes how research is conducted.

• A research paradigm is a method for collecting data.

• A research paradigm is a specific research topic.

• A research paradigm is a type of statistical analysis.

Which of the following is NOT a common research paradigm?

• Speculative research

• Mixed methods research

• Qualitative research

• Quantitative research

What does the quantitative paradigm focus on?

• Exploring historical trends.

• Focusing on subjective experiences.

• Interpreting qualitative data.

• Measuring and analyzing numerical data.

In qualitative research, what is the primary method of data collection?

• Surveys and questionnaires

• Interviews and focus groups

• Statistical analysis

• Observational studies

Which paradigm emphasizes the subjective experience of individuals?

• Cognitivism

• Behaviorism

• Structuralism

• Phenomenology

What is the main goal of action research?

• To gather data for academic publications only.

• To enforce strict regulations in educational settings.

• To improve practices and address issues through a collaborative process.

• To conduct experiments without any collaboration.

Which research paradigm is often associated with statistical analysis?

• Qualitative research paradigm

• Mixed methods research paradigm

• Descriptive research paradigm

• Quantitative research paradigm

What type of research seeks to understand social phenomena in context?

• Qualitative research

• Descriptive research

• Experimental research

• Quantitative research

In mixed-methods research, what is combined?

• Qualitative and descriptive research methods

• Qualitative and observational research methods

• Qualitative and quantitative research methods

• Quantitative and experimental research methods

Which paradigm is most likely to use surveys as a data collection tool?

• Quantitative research paradigm

• Qualitative research paradigm

• Case study research paradigm

• Exploratory research paradigm