it should become more like a science so that theories could be tested and proved right or wrong to make it more valid. One advantage of using the scientific method in psychology is that it can be falsified. This means that it can be proven wrong. The aim of the scientific method is to test a hypothesis by falsifying it i.e. rejecting the null hypothesis. This is an advantage because it is not possible to prove a hypothesis correct but you can prove it wrong. For example the main objection to Freud’s
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In my opinion‚ the second approach – the philosophy-laden approach – is better‚ as it aims to create a positive work environment that yields employee satisfaction. The company takes into consideration environmental factors (location and demographics of the company)‚ substantive or practical policies and company characteristics. All of these factors lead to a particular culture of trust and cooperation which result in several positive outcomes‚ including a reluctance to join unions‚ avoidance of
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Outlines steps: Formulate idea into topic sentences Identify the major details to explain the topic sentence: Roman numerals for the first level of ideas Identify the minor supporting details under each major detail; use capital letters for the second level of ideas if more details are to be included‚ use Arabic numerals for the third level and small letters for the fourth level of ideas EXAMPLE Topic Sentence I. First major supporting detail A. First minor ssupporting detail B. Second
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Advantages of the Database Approach * == Data Independence == * The data is held in such a way that changes to the structure of the database do not effect any of the programs used to access the data. * == Consistency of Data == * Each item of data is held only once therefore no danger of item being updated on one system and not on another. * == Control Over Redundancy == * In a non-database system‚ the same information may be held on several files. This wastes space
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specific‚ logical conclusion”. • Inductive “refers to reasoning that takes specific information and makes a broader generalization that is considered probable‚ allowing for the fact that the conclusion may not be accurate. 2. Elaborate In other words deductive reasoning works from more general to the more specifics. Start with the theory then we narrow it down to more specific hypothesis that we can test. Inductive reasoning works the opposite. Inductive reasoning moves from specific observations
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Deductive versus Inductive When presenting a logical argument the process of supporting the conclusion comes from the premises provided. Therefore‚ to stand up and present his or her beliefs‚ then will need a form of logical‚ deductive‚ and inductive reasoning to establish your argument. In the approach of a valid argument‚ there are seven rules of deductive inference and they are Modus Ponens‚ Modus Tollens‚ Hypothetical Syllogism‚ Disjunctive Syllogism‚ Conjunction‚ Simplification
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deductive argument that is valid but not sound. Then‚ construct a valid deductive argument that is sound. Be sure to put the argument in premise-conclusion form. Discussion 2 Inductive Language Construct an inductive argument for a specific conclusion. Then‚ explain what you might do to make this inductive argument stronger‚ either by revising the premises or by revising the conclusion. Week 1 Discussion 1 Consider an argument you have recently had with a friend‚ family member‚ manager
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CHAPTER ONE DEDUCTIVE AND INDUCTIVE APPROACHES – A SHORT REVIEW 1.1. Definitions and names When it comes to teaching grammar two main trends have been competing with one another for ages‚ these are: deductive and inductive approaches. While the first one seems to be more successful as it has continuously been applied since ancient times‚ the other was appreciated only in Classical‚ Reneissance‚ 19th and 20th century (Johnson‚ 1999‚ p. 147). However‚ it seems to have gained real popularity
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Kurt Lieberknecht The similarities and difference between inductive and deductive arguments. The best way to describe the similarities and difference between inductive and deductive arguments‚ it would be best if the term "argument" had a definition. Everyday people have arguments. For these everyday conversations "argument" means "dispute". In this Logic class an argument consists of claims or statements followed by a final claim. The statements that articulates the reason for agreement of the
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help an institution meet its goal of achieving improved learning outcomes. RELATED ARTICLES A Mixed Method Design Deductive and Inductive Reasoning The Raven Paradox - How Hempel’s Treatise Led to Questioning of the Inductive Reasoning Process The scientific method Teaching methods can either be inductive or deductive or some combination of the two. The inductive teaching method or process goes from the specific to the general and may be based on specific experiments or experimental learning
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