Module 1 Paradigms

Which of the following is a typical characteristic of a constructivist paradigm? A. The environment has one or two inherent meanings. B. Research is about finding a truth in an event C. Culture is a primary means through which individuals create meaning D. A scientist should be neutral or detached from the research process.

C. Culture is a primary means through which individuals create meaning

In which paradigm are researchers interested in relations between or among variables? A. Pragmatism B. Constructivism C. Transformative D. Positivism

D. Positivism

Match each paradigm with a given characteristic. Positivism

Determinism

Constructivists rarely directly state their paradigm in a research study.

False

Some scientists do not have a research paradigm.

False. Research Paradigm: ● the underlying assumptions behind how we conduct research. ● The beliefs that a researcher has about what research is, what methods should be used and the value of particular methods compare to other methods. Why is research Paradigm important? ● the scientific method was objective and beyond bias

Match each paradigm with a given characteristic. Pragmatism

Mixed methods.

Match each paradigm with a given characteristic. Constructivist

Social interactions

Match each paradigm with a given characteristic. Transformative

Social oppression

Positivism is typically associated with quantitative research methods.

True

Transformative scientists typically use qualitative research methods.

True