About this Video
- Video Title: Theory and research 5
- Channel: UCDCMN101
- Speakers: Not specified in the transcript.
- Duration: 00:05:01
Introduction
This video explains two methods of theory development from research: induction and deduction. It details the processes of each, providing examples related to academic performance and study hours, and emphasizes that most social research utilizes both methods in a cyclical process.
Key Takeaways
- Inductive Theory Development: Begins with observations and data collection, identifies patterns, formulates a theory, and refines it with further data analysis. The process moves from data to theory.
- Deductive Theory Development: Starts with existing theory, forms hypotheses, collects data to test hypotheses, and modifies the theory based on findings. The process moves from theory to data.
- The Cyclical Nature of Research: Most social research involves both inductive and deductive processes, iteratively moving between theory and observation. This cyclical approach is likened to a "wheel of science."
- Inductive Research Characteristics: Open-ended, exploratory, particularly in its initial stages.
- Deductive Research Characteristics: Narrower in scope, focused on testing and confirming hypotheses.
