Paradigmas de Investigación Cualitativa, Cuantitativa y Mixta

Introduction to the Three Paradigms of Research

In this section, the speaker introduces the three main paradigms of research: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Each paradigm is used depending on the nature of the research topic and objectives.

Qualitative Research

• Qualitative research aims to understand and describe phenomena, particularly in social contexts.

• It explores and reconstructs social contexts to interpret and solve social problems.

• The main approaches in qualitative research include phenomenology, constructivism, naturalism, and interpretivism.

• It uses an inductive method that generates general conclusions from specific cases or premises.

• Researchers can ask questions and form hypotheses throughout the research process.

• The steps in qualitative research are flexible and depend on the facts and interpretations discovered during the investigation.

• Data for qualitative research can be obtained from social or natural objects as well as existing literature or previous studies.

Quantitative Research

• Quantitative research focuses on testing objective theories by experimenting with variables.

• It follows a deductive method where specific conclusions are derived from general principles or laws.

• The main proponents of quantitative research include positivism, neopositivism, and postpositivism.

• Data for quantitative research is derived from basic literature on theories and laws that underpin the study.

• Researchers rigorously follow the scientific method by posing concrete problems, manipulating variables, and maintaining objectivity.

Mixed Methods Research

• Mixed methods research integrates both quantitative and qualitative methods to address complex topics effectively.

• Pragmatism guides mixed methods researchers in selecting appropriate methods based on their needs.

• Researchers can choose any approach from either paradigm depending on their requirements.

Conclusion - Choosing a Research Paradigm

This section concludes by emphasizing that researchers should select a paradigm that aligns with their research objectives and topic.

• Researchers can adopt a dual approach by combining qualitative and quantitative methods.

• The chosen method should be suitable for the research needs.

• The final report of each paradigm follows a specific structure, including an introduction, methods, results, and conclusion.

• Mixed methods research offers a wide range of information sources, including literature, previous studies, audiovisual resources, and mathematical experiments.

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