The Hidden Role of Research Paradigms: Positivism, Interpretivism, and Pragmatism Explained Simply
In academic research, much attention is typically given to methods, data collection, and analysis techniques. However, underlying every research project is a less visible yet profoundly influential foundation: the research paradigm. Often overlooked by novice researchers, paradigms shape how knowledge is understood, how questions are framed, and how evidence is interpreted. In essence, they determine […]
