《社会研究方法》艾尔巴比英文Ch2.pptVIP

Chapter 2 Paradigms, Theory, And Research Chapter Outline Introduction Some Social Science Paradigms Elements of Social Theory Two Logical Systems Revisited Deductive Theory Construction Inductive Theory Construction The Links Between Theory and Research Theory and Research Theory functions three ways in research: Theories prevent our being taken in by flukes. Theories make sense of observed patterns in ways that can suggest other possibilities. Theories can direct research efforts, pointing toward likely discoveries through empirical observation. Question Which of the following do theories