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Types of scientific research method

5 years ago in Data Analysis By Vishal

Research Objectives

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By Vipul Answered 5 years ago

depending on the purpose of the study, scientific method in social science is divided into exploratory and descriptive research approaches.

By Rani Answered 5 years ago

The major characteristics of scientific method are: 1. Logical: Here the scientific inferences is based on logical principles of reasoning. 2. Confirmable: Inferences derived should match with observed evidence. 3. Scrutinizable: The procedures utilised and the inferences derived must withstand critical scrutiny by other researchers. 4. Repeatable: Other researchers must be able to independently replicate/repeat a scientific study and obtain similar/identical results.

By Mukesh Answered 5 years ago

If the goal of your research is: (1) to scope out the extent of a particular phenomenon, issue, or behavior, (2) to generate some initial ideas about that phenomenon, then use exploratory research method.

By Shreya K Answered 5 years ago

Use descriptive method to make careful observations and detailed documentation of phenomenon of your interest. However, these observations must be based on the scientific method.

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