What is a Research Paradigm? | Proofed

In this video I define Research Paradigm, breakdown how to formulate one and offer some common examples to guide your process.
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Timestamps:
00:32 - 1. What is a Research Paradigm?
00:45 - Ontology, Epistemology, Methodology
00:55 - Define: Ontology
01:16 - Define: Epistemology
01:31 - Define: Methodology
01:47 - Creating a Research Paradigm
02:00 - 2. Why are Research Paradigms Important?
02:29 - 3. Common Examples
02:39 - Positivism
03:00 - Constructivism
03:21 - Pragmatism
03:56 - Subscribe to Proofed 🤔
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[@mthokozisimyende787]

0:42 "let's break it down to try and make it more clearer .....epistemology , ontology" Like bra, that's clearer😂😂 Love the video, really helpful ❤

[@bronaghbowerman5554]

Thank you, Jack! This was super helpful. The formulas (e.g., Research Philosophy + Research Methodology = Research Paradigm) were a light-bulb moment for me! I went to so many academic training sessions when I did my MA, but not one speaker managed to break this down as clearly as you have here.

[@Proofed.]

Thank you Bronagh! I am so happy to hear this was helpful. Breaking it down clearly is exactly what I'm aiming to do. I'd love to hear what other topics and theories you would find useful so I can dive into those in upcoming videos

[@bronaghbowerman5554]

I was going to ask for something on literature reviews, but then I checked and found that you already have a video on that! Literature reviews have been super confusing to me. I've had academic advisers (in arts and humanities) who didn't believe in them (said they limited students' creativity) and others who said they were essential. The result was I never got good training on how to do one! It's great that you're putting these resources out there. 😀

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[@almeybuchanan5679]

Thanks for sharing. I was just like the man you showed scratching his head at the beginning, however I ended with much needed clarity. Thanks for the awesome job you did to simplify and explain. Much appreciation.

[@callumcarlstrom3554]

Great to see such a complicated topic broken down in such a simple way! Really helped me understand it. Thank you! 🙌

[@Proofed.]

Thanks for the great feedback Callum! Always great to know the videos are helping people grasp these topics

[@motivemystic]

Wow, this video was so helpful! I always wondered what a research paradigm actually meant, but thanks to this video, I now have a clear understanding. The breakdown and examples provided made it really easy to follow along. Thank you for such an informative and concise explanation! Definitely recommending this to anyone who wants to learn about research paradigms.

[@Proofed.]

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[@makusutravial9373]

You broke this difficult content down so easily. I really do appreciate your video!

[@Proofed.]

Hey Makusu, I'm always really happy to hear that my content was helpful! I'm thinking of doing more videos about different research paradigms, what do you think?

[@makusutravial9373]

@@Proofed.@ Proofed This is a great idea. Very often, we see such academic texts with a wide philosophical understanding with less connection to reality. Hence, many educators need help to judge such research methods.

[@leetaylor-vaughan2012]

I just started a Ph.D. program last year, and theory/Philosophy classes are not always clear and to the point. This video did a great job. I hope that there are other videos that can help with grasping all these new concepts. :) Thank you.

[@Proofed.]

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[@deborahwilliams9424]

Thanks so much; this was awesome, insightful, and helpful!

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[@nourhanelsawy312]

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[@ghada1565]

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[@lubinargjir2579]

Wow short clear and so informative, thank you.

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[@Proofed.]

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[@adrianoyorkshire]

Hi there. First class at uni this afternoon was about Qualitative Research, and all the things you've just mentioned. Thanks for sharing

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[@lemlemdema567]

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[@thembenihome146]

You have simplified it .. thank you

[@Proofed.]

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[@otoo-boisonarnoldfiifi8671]

Really insightful, thank you.

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[@laurenc988]

This was very helpful...thank you!

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[@tynesiaevans]

Thank you!!!!! this was sooooo helpful!

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[@literatureandlife]

It's amazing!!! 🌸

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[@kaluleivan5949]

you nailed it for me my friend

[@Proofed.]

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[@Proofed.]

You're welcome! Anything we can help you with regarding your research question? :)

[@rashaelbushra9699]

Thank you very much. This was very helpful. But may I ask, how do I write the research paradigm in the thesis? I mean, in which part will it be included? Do I have to mention in the research that I am using this particular type of paradigm??

[@Proofed.]

Hey Rasha! I'm so happy to hear that the video offered you value. Any discussion around your Research Paradigm will normally appear in the Research Strategy (this is usually Chapter 3). Not every university requires that this will be covered, but if yours does, it will normally include: A brief overview of the various ontological/epistomological approaches, including an explanation of when/why they are used and their importance. Quite often, this will include a very brief review of the main researchers supporting the various approaches. A reasoning why you have chosen a particular combination and an explanation of how this will impact their research approach. I hope this offers you some guidance on the matter. Let me know if I can be of any more help 😀

[@DOKTORKAMPUNG]

Nice job!

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[@keb82]

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[@lisachigombe5444]

Thank you ...

[@Proofed.]

You're welcome Lisa

[@happyandblessed5640]

Good stuff.

[@Proofed.]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Carnivoreguide]

Hi Jack, kindly make a video on research design

[@Proofed.]

Hi Safira, I am working on a dedicated playlist for Researchers as we speak! Stay tuned.

[@terencenxumalo1159]

good work

[@Proofed.]

Cheers! :)

[@TheYaaquut]

Thanks

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[@noreen59]

Thank u

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[@miyendahmiyi6718]

Morning Jack hope you well I'm currently busy with my honours, I just wanna know if you have any best ebooks that one can download which explains paradigm for refers.

[@Proofed.]

Hi Miyendah! I can't think of any specific ebooks off the top of my head, but I will ask around the community and let you know if I hear of anything highly-recommended!

[@amnamanzoor6872]

Thank you for the lesson. What about ''Interpretive paradigm''? I saw an M.Phil dissertation with Interpretive paradigm. Can you brief it?

[@Proofed.]

Hi Amna, I've had loads of requests following this video so I'm currently working on a playlist of different paradigm videos, but wow, what a broad topic!!

[@amnamanzoor6872]

@@Proofed. Looking forward :)

[@hlakadenzel1107]

what about the research question type "why" does it fall under epistemology or methodology?

[@Proofed.]

Could you provide an example of what you mean? :)

[@user-bq5yt7wh3z]

Can you please make a video between post-positivism vs post-structuralism?

[@Proofed.]

The Research Paradigm video has been so popular with our audience that I have started looking ahead at more in-depth videos about different research philosophies! Stay tuned.

[@tilkesh]

Thx

[@Proofed.]

You're welcome

[@abisoyeadegunwa9944]

please where does Axiology comes it? By the waythis was a great explanation

[@Proofed.]

We'll add it to upcoming content :D

[@ayandantinga7060]

Hi Jack, I wanna ask what constitutes a research paradigm?

[@Proofed.]

Hi Ayanda, a research paradigm is essentially a framework that your research is based on. It consists of beliefs and understandings from which the theories and practices of your research project operate. I hope that helps!

[@Jo-dp3de]

I am number 378 🙂

[@Proofed.]

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[@chunkEcheez]

Why the faint music in the background? It's very distracting and doesn't add anything to the video.

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[@chunkEcheez]

@@Proofed. It's still a great video, so thanks.

[@kondwanibanda7819]

now I'm just more confused

[@Proofed.]

What are you missing? Perhaps we can put up some more content on this topic to help make it clearer :)