3. Research Paradigms & The Positivist Approach

About this lesson

Understand research paradigms and the positivist approach! Learn how philosophical frameworks shape healthcare research methodology.

IN THIS VIDEO

• What research paradigms are and how they guide methodology
• The positivist paradigm's focus on objective reality
• Measurable observations in healthcare research
• Real-world examples including randomized controlled trials

Part of our 8-week course on Research and Theory in Healthcare. Essential knowledge for critically evaluating healthcare literature.

Lesson notes

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