Module 4 (Topic 2)
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To acquire knowledge through the testing of hypotheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are paradigms?

    <p>Theoretical frameworks used to organize understanding of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of new findings that show cracks in a well-established paradigm?

    <p>The scientific discipline is thrown into a crisis stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the inductive approach used for?

    <p>To observe patterns and draw conclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the positivism philosophy?

    <p>To use logical reasoning and empirical evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of empiricism?

    <p>To acquire knowledge through the testing of hypotheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are paradigms used for?

    <p>To organize understanding of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • 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.

    • The scientific method is used to form hypotheses and test them through experiments.

    • The inductive approach generates new knowledge by observing patterns and drawing conclusions about explanations. However, the conclusions drawn may not always be correct.

    • Qualitative research is an in-depth exploration of people's beliefs, thoughts, and perceptions.

    • The positivism philosophy emphasises the importance of logical reasoning and the use of empirical evidence to form theories.

    • Empiricism focuses on the acquisition of knowledge through the testing of hypotheses and the observation of phenomena.

    • Paradigms are theoretical frameworks that scientists use to organize their understanding of the world.

    • If new findings show cracks in a well-established paradigm, the scientific discipline is thrown into a crisis stage.

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