The Research Philosophy Dilemma for Postgraduate Student Researchers

Hussein Muhaise, Annabella Habinka Ejiri, Johnie Wycliffe Frank Muwanga-Zake and Margaret Kareyo
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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

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2020, vol. 7, issue 4, 201-204

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.

Date: 2020
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