HLTD04H3 Final: HLTB10 2011 Exam notes.doc
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Theory- is an explanation of observed regularities or patterns. Relational statements: connects two or more variables there are two types deterministic which means the two variables go together all of the time ; and probabilisitiv: which means the two variables go together with some degree of regularity. ,finding a case that does not fit the pattern does not lead to a rejection. Deduction- starts by coming up with a theory that seeks to explain a particular phenomenon, and then deduces specific hypotheses from it that are tested with empirical data. Interpretivism: grew to some extent, out of the critique of positivism, Maintain that the role of social scientist to grasp the subjective meanings of peoples actions so in essence providing an interpretation of others interpretations. Quantitative research: most basic distinction is that is involves the use of numbers employ more formal and mathematical measurement and analysis techniques than qualitative researchers usually entails a deductive approach , in which.
