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Theory
Operationalization (Goes from theory to a more concrete)
Observation

Traditional Model of Science
An elaborate explanation of the relationship between two or more variables.
(A set of statements)

Theory
A tentative statement that proposes that variation in one variable causes/influences variation in the other variable.

Hypothesis
Specify the exact operations involved in measuring variables.

Operationalization
Collect data to test the hypothesis.

Observation
What are the research strategies?

Deductive and Inductive
1. Theory
2. Deduce (assume) hypotheses to test theory
3. Collect data
4. Analyze data
5. Evaluate hypotheses

Deductive
1. Collect data
2. Analyze data
3. Induce (Make) a theory to account (Explain) for data

Inductive
Phenomenon you try to explain; object of research.

Dependent variable
A proposed explanation; usually occurs earlier in time;

Independent variable
The three main elements of the traditional model of science are:
theory, operationalization, observation.
The greater the level of education, the greater the tolerance for alternative lifestyles.
Is an example of?

Hypothesis