Research Paradigms in Education

What are the philosophical foundations of research and research paradigms or world views such as positivism, post-positivism, interpretivism, constructivism and pragmatism?

• Positivism emphasizes subjective experiences
• The philosophical foundations of research paradigms include positivism (objective reality), post-positivism (acknowledgment of knowledge limitations), interpretivism (subjective understanding), constructivism (knowledge construction), and pragmatism (practical application).
• Constructivism denies the existence of any reality
• Pragmatism focuses solely on theoretical knowledge

What is the significance of research methodology in empirical studies?

• It helps in formulating hypotheses without data.
• The significance of research methodology in empirical studies lies in its role in ensuring validity, reliability, and systematic data analysis.
• It is only necessary for qualitative studies.
• It has no impact on the outcomes of the research.

What are the assumptions of epistemology, ontology, and axiology in research?

• Epistemology assumes knowledge is innate; ontology assumes reality is a construct of the mind; axiology assumes values are universal and fixed.
• Epistemology assumes knowledge is absolute; ontology assumes reality is subjective; axiology assumes values are irrelevant to research.
• Epistemology assumes knowledge is purely empirical; ontology assumes reality is unknowable; axiology assumes values are determined by scientific methods.
• Epistemology assumes knowledge is socially constructed; ontology assumes an independent reality; axiology assumes values influence research.

What role does post-positivism play in the inclusion of social sciences in the realm of science?

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What are the key characteristics of interpretivism in research?

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What is the premise of interpretive researchers regarding access to reality?

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What methods do interpretivists employ to generate qualitative data?

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What is the goal of a constructivist in research?

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What does pragmatism embrace in research designs?

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What is a research design?

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