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Theory
Operationalization (Goes from theory to a more concrete)
Observation
Traditional Model of Science
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An elaborate explanation of the relationship between two or more variables.
(A set of statements)
Theory
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A tentative statement that proposes that variation in one variable causes/influences variation in the other variable.
Hypothesis
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Specify the exact operations involved in measuring variables.
Operationalization
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Collect data to test the hypothesis.
Observation
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What are the research strategies?
Deductive and Inductive
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1. Theory
2. Deduce (assume) hypotheses to test theory
3. Collect data
4. Analyze data
5. Evaluate hypotheses
Deductive
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1. Collect data
2. Analyze data
3. Induce (Make) a theory to account (Explain) for data
Inductive
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Phenomenon you try to explain; object of research.
Dependent variable
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A proposed explanation; usually occurs earlier in time;
Independent variable
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The three main elements of the traditional model of science are:
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theory, operationalization, observation.
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The greater the level of education, the greater the tolerance for alternative lifestyles.
Is an example of?
Hypothesis
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