Research Paradigm

Question 1

List the approaches to research

Answer 1

Ontology
Epistemology
Methodology
Positivism
Constructivism
Pragmatism

Question 2

What is Research Paradigm

Answer 2

Research refers to approach to research

Question 3

What are the major research paradigms

Answer 3

Positivism
Constructivism
Pragmatism

Question 4

What is positivism

Answer 4

Positivist believe that there is a single reality to knowledge, which can be measured and be known. The positivist align themselves to QUANTITATIVE methods of research

Question 5

Constructivism

Answer 5

Researchers in Constructivism believe that there is no single reality to knowledge. Because there is no single reality they can use different approaches to gey results. Here, QUALITATIVE research method is used.

Question 6

Pragmatism

Answer 6

They see themselves as all realist . They believe that it is neither Constructivism or positivism. They combine both ideas. They adopt mixed methods , which involves both qualitative and quantitative methods

Question 7

Which among the following is associated with triangulation?
Pragmatism
Constructivism
Positivism

Answer 7

Pragmatism

Question 8

What is Implementation Research

Answer 8

Implementation Research Is a kind of research that is carried out and the impact or the effect will be felt by the society.

Question 9

What are the characteristics of implementation research

Answer 9

1. The emphasis is on implementation
2. Triangulation method is used or mixed methods is adopted
3. Reasonable funding is required so that the impacts can be executed for results to be seen.
4. The feasibility is always assured because at the point of stating proposal everything is assured
5. It is more pronounced in health and social sciences.
6. It is action oriented and highly practical