Educational Research Paradigm

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Positivist Paradigm

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Focus on objectivity, quantitative methodology

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Post-Positivist Paradigm

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Milder form of positivism, allows interaction

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Interpretive Paradigm

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Humanistic, understanding cultures from within

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Critical Paradigm

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Empowers students, addresses social injustices

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Postmodern Paradigm

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Focus on representation, alternative reasoning

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Multi-Paradigmatic Research

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Combines methods from multiple paradigms

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Research Purpose

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Transform educational practices

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Ontology

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Nature of reality

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Epistemology

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Type of knowledge generated

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Methodology

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Approach to generating knowledge