Chapter 2: Inductive & Deductive Research Approaches

Question 0

What is inductive research process?

Answer 0

Gather and analyze data framed around research question. Formulate theories based on data. Move from specific data to more general explanation

Question 1

What is deductive research process?

Answer 1

Theory guides investigation, gather data to assess whether theory is correct. Move from known position to data.

Question 2

Which research process is typically associated with quantitative research?

Answer 2

deductive research

Question 3

Which research process is typically associated with qualitative research?

Answer 3

inductive research

Question 4

Review how to use library databases to conduct scientific secondary search

Answer 4

Scholarly articles and academic journals and scholarly books either single authored or edited collections

Question 5

What are pros for keyword searches?

Answer 5

Use natural language words describing your topic, can be good to start with.

Question 6

What are cons for keyword searches?

Answer 6

Database looks for keywords anywhere in the record, might not be connected with what you’re looking for

Question 7

What are pros for subject term?

Answer 7

Controlled vocabulary that librarians have IDed as best explaining the subject of the article, database looks for words only in the subject heading or descriptor field where the most relevant words appear

Question 8

What are cons for subject term?

Answer 8

Less flexible and you need to know exactly what to search for

Question 9

What are the four ways theory is used in the research process?

Answer 9

1. Provides patterns for interpreting data
2. Links one study to another
3. Provides a framework for understanding how communication conflicts and issues are important
4. Help interpret the meaning of research findings