Unit 8: Theory…and Research…and Methods (oh my!)
30 Logical Systems: Induction and Deduction
Before we get TOO much further along, I want to take a step back to that evil philosophy-type stuff (very meta). This step isn’t TOTALLY philosophical but your brain might be hurting enough from the ologies lesson that it’s still sore. You can see here that it talks about research questions and hypotheses and other concepts we’ve explored (and will continue to explore).
Learning Objectives
How do inductive and deductive reasoning differ?
Logical Systems: Induction and Deduction
DEDUCTIVE
- Deductive reasoning begins with a hypothesis or research question, and the research follows. It is formulaic and usually follows a simple step by step structure
- Moves from general to specific
- Involves Theory Verification
- Used in Applied Research
- often using Quantitative methods
INDUCTIVE
- Inductive reasoning is the opposite of deductive reasoning. Inductive reasoning takes a specific instance and applies it to a general conclusion
- Moves from specific to general
- Theory Development
- Used in Basic Research
- typically Qualitative
QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW
- Grandmas like red lipstick. Red lipstick is made from beetles. Grandmas like beetles. What kind of reasoning is this?
- What type of reasoning would I use when conducting research to test theories to advance disciplinary knowledge?
- What is the main difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?
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VIII. Unit 8: Theory…and Research…and Methods (oh my!)
28. Logical Systems: Induction and Deduction
29. Variables; Operational and Conceptual Definitions
30. Variable oh variable! Wherefore art thou o’ variable?
31. On being skeptical [about concepts and variables]