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The Research Philosophy Dilemma for Postgraduate Student Researchers

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  • Hussein Muhaise

    (School of Computing and Information Technology, Kampala international University, Uganda)

  • Annabella Habinka Ejiri

    (College of Computing and Information Science, Makerere University, Uganda)

  • Johnie Wycliffe Frank Muwanga-Zake

    (School of Computing and Information Technology, Kampala international University, Uganda)

  • Margaret Kareyo

    (School of Computing and Information Technology, Kampala international University, Uganda)

Abstract

Every postgraduate study calls for the declaration of research philosophy approach and paradigm on which the research being carried out is based. This often gives a challenge to many postgraduate novice researchers in all fields of study. This paper attempts to explore the essential values of research philosophy and Paradigm, demonstrate the position of the key researches on the matter, elucidate the philosophical and research paradigm concerns, the ontology, epistemology and understanding the application of various theories and practices as used in a research study. In application of academic literature review, generalization and systemization coupled with modeling methods in the study. The key pillars of research philosophy and paradigm are highlighted with clear direction to adoption of one and application in an academic research.

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  • Hussein Muhaise & Annabella Habinka Ejiri & Johnie Wycliffe Frank Muwanga-Zake & Margaret Kareyo, 2020. "The Research Philosophy Dilemma for Postgraduate Student Researchers," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 7(4), pages 201-204, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:7:y:2020:i:4:p:201-204
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    1. John A. Brierley, 2017. "The role of a pragmatist paradigm when adopting mixed methods in behavioural accounting research," International Journal of Behavioural Accounting and Finance, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 6(2), pages 140-154.
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