Educational Research Methods: Analysis of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Paradigms

Authors

  • Asdlori Asdlori UIN Prof. K. H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto
  • Atabik Atabik UIN Prof. K. H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto
  • Mukroji Mukroji UIN Prof. K. H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto
  • Muhamad Slamet Yahya UIN Prof. K. H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto
  • Khafifatul Fian UIN Prof. K. H. Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61806/al-tatawur.v3i3.68

Keywords:

Educational, Paradigm, Qualitative, Quantitative, Research

Abstract

This paper analyzes the differences between the quantitative and qualitative research paradigms. The method used is a literature review, involving exploring various sources, including books and articles, related to the topic. After gathering the data, the author analyzes it based on its content and concludes the findings. The results show that in research, the positivist paradigm, or scientific research, and the post-positivist paradigm, or naturalistic research, tend to be more dominant. These two paradigms can be selected or combined depending on the data or problem being studied by each researcher. The positivist paradigm is commonly used in quantitative research, while in qualitative research, the post-positivist paradigm is more frequently applied. In practice, the selection of a paradigm is adjusted according to the research problem to produce comprehensive and in-depth studies. Additionally, the appropriate choice of paradigm clarifies the research direction and provides each researcher with ease in developing knowledge theories based on the data collected in the field.

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Published

2025-08-27

How to Cite

Asdlori Asdlori, Atabik, A., Mukroji, M., Muhamad Slamet Yahya, & Khafifatul Fian. (2025). Educational Research Methods: Analysis of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Paradigms. Al-Tatawur: International Journal of Social Science, 3(3), 66–73. https://doi.org/10.61806/al-tatawur.v3i3.68

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