Research Paradigm Article 2022

Running head: RESEARCH PARADIGM 1
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Introduction
The article by Professor Charles Kivunja and Professor Ahmed Bawa Kuyini is based on
application and understanding of the research paradigms in the field of education. In their
article, they define research Paradigm as the beliefs of the researcher about the world he/she lives
in. They suggest that research paradigm definitions depend on the perspective of different
researchers. Besides, the article defines research paradigms as central point in which researchers
give an examination of the methodological aspects in their research project (Kivunja & Kuyini,
2017). They do so to determine which methods will be used and how the data for their project
will be analyzed. The article gives an analysis of the essential elements of the research paradigm
based on pertinent literature. The report states that the research paradigm comprises of the four
parts such as ontology, epistemology, axiology and methodology.
Epistemology
This is a Greek word that means knowledge. In the research field, epidemiology
describes how people know something. It is defined as the process of understanding the truth and
reality about something. It reflects on the human knowledge that researchers need when
communicating or interacting with other people.
Ontology
This is a branch of philosophy involving the assumption that people make to believe the
reality of something. It is described as a philosophical study of existence and basic knowledge
that exist in people (Kivunja & Kuyini, 2017). Ontology examines the beliefs of the people
involved in research about nature. It includes the assumptions that people make so that they can
believe in nature and essence in a social phenomenon setting.