Yong, Wooi Keong * and Maizaitulaidawati, Md. Husin and Kamarudin, Suzilawati (2021) Understanding Research Paradigms: A Scientific Guide. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 27 (2). pp. 5857-5865. ISSN 1323-6903
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Abstract
Knowledge of research paradigms is crucial as they guide scientific research and discoveries through their assumptions and principles. Besides, different disciplines utilize different research approaches. There are four different research paradigms available - positivism, realism, critical theory, and interpretivism. Knowledge of the various research paradigms will reduce research method bias and allow for better research instruments. This paper aims to highlight to budding researchers the research paradigms available and their employment in scientific research.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | paradigm; research methods; interpretivism; positivism; critical theory; realism; qualitative; quantitative; ontology; epistemology; methodology |
Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) |
Divisions: | Others > Non Sunway Academics Sunway University > University Centres [formerly School of Interdisciplinary Studies until 2023] > Centre for American Education moved to School of American Education wef 21 June 2023 (CAE) |
Depositing User: | Ms Yong Yee Chan |
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Date Deposited: | 31 Mar 2023 04:05 |
Last Modified: | 31 Mar 2023 04:05 |
URI: | http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/id/eprint/2166 |
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