RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A research paradigm is a method, model, or pattern for conducting research. It is a set of ideas, beliefs, or understandings within which theories and practices can function. The majority of paradigms derive from one of two research methodologies: positivism or interpretivism.

Detailed explanation-2: -The research paradigm is the framework into which the theories and practices of your discipline fit to create the research plan. This foundation guides all areas of your research plan, including the aim of the study, research question, instruments or measurements used, and analysis methods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most kinds of research fall into one of the following paradigms: Descriptive, Evaluative, Prescriptive, Exploratory, or Predictive. These paradigms have to do with the purpose of the research. Various methods can be used to do the research, but it is first useful to determine the overarching objective of the research.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Lincoln and Guba (1985), a paradigm comprises four elements, namely, epistemology, ontology, methodology and axiology.