Application of Research Methodology in improving the quality of educational management

Research methodology is a crucial foundation in educational management, serving not only as an academic requirement but also as a scientific strategy for building relevant knowledge, policies, and practices. The challenges of education demand that students and researchers understand the appropriate paradigms, approaches, and types of research so that the results are not merely descriptive but also capable of providing strategic solutions. In this context, this essay discusses the theoretical foundations of quantitative research, the characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research, and the types of research based on paradigms and data analysis.