Methods of Research and Intervention all terms

A way of reasoning by drawing up a hypothesis that may be a possible explanation for a phenomenon.

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A problem where something has to be done to solve it.

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An unproven thesis, which is nevertheless accepted as an almost indisputable point of departure.

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A method in which more specific statements are derived from a number of general postulates (axioms). It is typically used in the non-empirical sciences.

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The cause-effect model in which feedback processes are mapped out.

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A model that shows causes and consequences schematically.

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It can take many forms, but it is usually used in empirical research to schematically represent the connection between the most important concepts in a study.

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A movement of science theory linked to the name of Sir Karl Popper. It is a critique of logical positivism and 'replaces' the principle of induction the justification of knowledge by deduction and verification by falsification. Popper's approach is also called the hypothetical-deductive method.

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