Module 1 - Steps in research process Flashcards
1
Q
What is empiricism?
A
Gathering knowledge via our senses/observations
2
Q
What is rationalism?
A
Gathering knowledge via reasoning/thinking
3
Q
Deductive approach
A
Derive hypotheses from general theory
4
Q
Inductive approach
A
Outcomes of observation/research guide theory
5
Q
Iterative strategy
A
Weaving back and forth between data and theory
→ Example: Grounded theory
6
Q
Measurement reliability
A
Are measures consistent? Relates to quality of the measurement instrument.
