The present study aimed to know the qualitative and quantitative paths in educational research A methodology of a systematic review (RS) of literature of basic type was used, descriptive exploratory study of diverse publications with both qualitative and quantitative approaches, resulting from thorough and procedural research, in various databases of recognized quality such as Scopus, Google Scholar and Dialnet As results after the application of the PRISMA flowchart and the verification of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 20 documents were analyzed in both English and Spanish, published between 2019 and 2023. As a conclusion, it was specified that the qualitative and quantitative paths in educational research are directed towards innovative, reflective, collaborative and critical thinking research. Likewise, educational researchers should be prepared in conceptual, procedural, attitudinal and functional terms to face the emerging challenges, as a consequence of the dynamic and changing situation of the needs and expectations of world society.
