PARADIGMS OF EDUCATIONAL

RESEARCH
 Paradigms are ways of organizing information so that
fundamental, abstract relationships can be clearly
understood.

 The concept of paradigm provides a way to consider the

divergence in vision, custom, and tradition. It enables us
to consider science as having different sets of
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assumptions, commitments, procedures and theories of

social affairs.
Quantitative and qualitative approaches in
Educational Research

 Quantitative research is the process of collecting and

analyzing numerical data.

 Quantitative research is a research strategy that focuses

on quantifying the collection and analysis of data. 
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 It can be used to find patterns and averages, make predictions,

test causal relationships, and generalize results to wider
populations.

CHARACTERISTICS
 Contain Measurable Variables.
 Use Standardized Research Instruments.
 Assume a Normal Population Distribution.
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 Present Data in Tables, Graphs, or Figures.

 Use Repeatable Method.

 Can Predict Outcomes.

 Use Measuring Devices

 QUALITATIVE APPROACH

 Qualitative approach involves collecting and analyzing

non-numerical data. e.g., text, video, or audio) to
understand concepts, opinions, or experiences.

 It can be used to gather in-depth insights into a problem

or generate new ideas for research.
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Natural environment (natural setting).

Researcher as a key instrument (researcher as key

instrument).

Multiple sources of data.

Inductive data analysis.

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 The meaning of the participants (participant’s meaning)

 Design that develops (emergent design)

 Theoretical perspective (theoretical lens).

 Interpretive.

 A holistic account.
 MIXED APPROACH

 Mixed research- research that involves the mixing of

quantitative and qualitative methods or paradigm
characteristics. Nature of data is mixture of variables,
words and images.
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