WILL MY RESEARCH BE INDUCTIVE OR DEDUCTIVE? An Academic presentation by Dr. Nancy Agens, Head, Technical Operations, Statswork Group
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In Brief Introduction Inductive Research Inductive Research Involves the Following Types Deductive Research Difference Between Inductive and Deductive Research Conclusion
In Brief
Practically, in all fields of research, proof for a specific situation is not possible; only the scientist makes evidence of that situation and draws inference by Data Collection. Similarly, a hypothesis cannot be shown. Instead, it makes evidence of being right. Now what makes sense is establishing the evidence by inductive and deductive research methods with past data.
Introductio let us look at the topic whether my research will be an inductive or deductive or you can say nNow, qualitative or quantitative? If you want to validate an existing or a known theory, then your research is deductive. However, if you're going to do analytical research or develop a new approach based on the sample data, then it is inductive. In some situation, the study may be both deductive and inductive depending upon the research problem at hand and the complexity of the problem. The statistical support services offered the inductive research with different types.
Inductive Research Inductive research makes an inference from the logical facts. For instance, if your friend has good taste in food and recommends a specific recipe for you to try, you may think that the method will be useful to eat. In other words, if there is no existing literature related to your study, and you are developing a new theory, then your research is inductive. The main limitation of the Inductive Analysis is that it can invalidate the inference and produce bias.
Types Of Inductive Research Study by generalization – Here, the conclusion is based on generalization. For example, a crow cannot be white. Therefore, it becomes a generalization of a crow, probably in colour other than white. Research through statistical approach – Conclusions based on the statistics. Example: statistics say 80% of the crows are black, therefore if you select a random sample of crows then it results in the same conclusion that mostly the crows are black. Research-based on a sample – Conclusions are made on the sample taken. Example: The crows in New Delhi are all black; therefore, the crows in other region are also black. Contd..
Research-based on analogous – Here, the inference is based on comparable results. Example, imagine you have other bird similar to crow; thus, one can say that all crows are probably black. Research-based on Prediction – Here, we predict the inference through past samples. For example, I went to India last year and noted that all crows are black; therefore if I visit again, probably all crows are still black. Research-based on causal inference – Here, the conclusion is based on casual understanding. Example, you know all crows are black, if you look at some bird in a building and you conclude that it may be a crow.
Deductive Research In deductive research, the inference cannot be a false statement concerning the past findings. You conduct the research with a known theory, develop a research hypothesis, and test the methods with the data collected for a valid conclusion. In this type of research, the hypothesis is already framed, and we collect evidence to support the inference. For example, if X is equal to Y, and Z is equal to X, then Z=Y. Let us consider our crow example; you concluded that all crows are black by taking a sample often. This hypothesis is correct in all situations. Thus, it can also be considered as deductive research.
Difference Between Inductive and Deductive Research Deductive Inductive The main difference between the inductive and deductive research is that deductive research is to test the theory. Deductive research is based on known facts, and inductive identifies new patterns.
The inductive research is to generate the new theory from existing data. Inductive research is qualitative and deductive research is quantitative in nature. Data analysis services provide the inductive and deductive researches.
Conclusio n Inductive researches involve seeking new patterns with the observations and make it as a theory and deductive researches involve analyzing the data with already proven theory and test the hypotheses of interest. Deductive method of research yields a perfect and valid inference than inductive research. Inductive research is the most widely used Research Methodology in practice.
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