Research Paradigm

- It is an outline that guides the researcher in conceptualizing and conducting the research.
- Two important aspects:
o Research foundations
o Research methodology

Research Foundations

- Refers to the fundamental components of research such as:

o Research problem
o Purpose
o Specific questions to be addressed
o Conceptual framework

Research Methodology

- Describes how the researcher will answer the research questions in a credible manner. Research
methods are employed to address the research purpose and gain new information and insights
to answer the problem.
- It includes the following:
o Review of literature
o Research approach and design
o Data collection
o Methods of analysis
o Conclusions

Roles of Researcher

According to Nieswiadomy (2005), the researcher serves different roles in a study. These are as follows:

1. As principal investigator.
2. As member of a research team.
3. As identifier of researchable problems.
4. As evaluator of research findings.
5. As user of research findings.
6. As patient or client advocate during study.
7. As subject/respondent/participant.

Importance of Research

1. Research provides a scientific basis for any practice or methodology in any field or discipline.
2. Research is undertaken for the continuous development and further productivity in any field
3. Research helps develop tools for assessing effectiveness of any practice and operations.
 4. Research provides solutions to problems concerning almost all issue encountered in the
different areas of work.
5. Research impacts decision-making.
6. Research develops and evaluates alternative approaches to the educational aspects of any
discipline.
7. Research aims to advance the personal and professional qualifications of practitioner.

Goals for conducting research

1. To produce evidence-based practice.

2. To establish credibility in the profession.
3. To observe accountability for the profession.
4. To promote cost-effectiveness through documentation.

Ref.: Practical research 1 by Cristobal and Cristobal (2017)