This week’s topics
Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
- Principles of deductive logic
- Inductive reasoning and generalizations
- Testing syllogisms and premises
- Applying reasoning to research findings
- Deductive Vs Inductive Vs Abductive [Reasoning in Research, Concept, Difference, Examples]
- Deductive vs Inductive Reasoning - Valid & Sound vs Strong & Cogent
- What is Inductive / Deductive reasoning in Qualitative Research (it is not just about the analysis!)
What you will be able to do
- 4.2 Differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning.
Activity
Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning.
Study materials
Videos
- Deductive Vs Inductive Vs Abductive [Reasoning in Research, Concept, Difference, Examples] · YouTube · Research Tube · 6 min · for registered students
- Deductive vs Inductive Reasoning - Valid & Sound vs Strong & Cogent · YouTube · Thinking About Stuff · 6 min · for registered students
- What is Inductive / Deductive reasoning in Qualitative Research (it is not just about the analysis!) · YouTube · Qualitative Researcher Dr Kriukow · 6 min · for registered students
Further resources
- Writing Guide, 11.1: Developing Your Sense of Logic · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 352–355 · for registered students
- Psychology 2e, ch. 2: Psychological Research · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 47–82 · for registered students
- Introduction to Sociology 3e, 2.1: Approaches to Research · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 36–39 · for registered students
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