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What is the purpose of the scientific method?
What is the purpose of the scientific method?
- To form hypotheses and test them through experiments (correct)
- To observe patterns and draw conclusions
- To acquire knowledge through the testing of hypotheses
- To observe people's beliefs, thoughts, and perceptions
What is the primary goal of qualitative research?
What is the primary goal of qualitative research?
- To form hypotheses and test them through experiments
- To observe patterns and draw conclusions
- To acquire knowledge through the testing of hypotheses
- To observe people's beliefs, thoughts, and perceptions (correct)
What is the main focus of the positivism philosophy?
What is the main focus of the positivism philosophy?
- To form hypotheses and test them through experiments
- To observe patterns and draw conclusions
- To acquire knowledge through the testing of hypotheses
- To use logical reasoning and empirical evidence (correct)
What is the primary focus of empiricism?
What is the primary focus of empiricism?
What are paradigms?
What are paradigms?
What is the result of new findings that show cracks in a well-established paradigm?
What is the result of new findings that show cracks in a well-established paradigm?
What is the inductive approach used for?
What is the inductive approach used for?
What is the focus of the positivism philosophy?
What is the focus of the positivism philosophy?
What is the primary goal of empiricism?
What is the primary goal of empiricism?
What are paradigms used for?
What are paradigms used for?
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Study Notes
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The scientific method is a set of principles and procedures to carry out the systematic pursuit of knowledge through formulation, observation, and testing of hypothesis.
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The scientific method is used to form hypotheses and test them through experiments.
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The inductive approach generates new knowledge by observing patterns and drawing conclusions about explanations. However, the conclusions drawn may not always be correct.
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Qualitative research is an in-depth exploration of people's beliefs, thoughts, and perceptions.
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The positivism philosophy emphasises the importance of logical reasoning and the use of empirical evidence to form theories.
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Empiricism focuses on the acquisition of knowledge through the testing of hypotheses and the observation of phenomena.
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Paradigms are theoretical frameworks that scientists use to organize their understanding of the world.
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If new findings show cracks in a well-established paradigm, the scientific discipline is thrown into a crisis stage.
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