This article throws light upon the six main characteristics of a usable hypotheses. 1. A hypotheses should be empirically testable. It should be so stated that it is possible to deduce logically certain inferences close to the level of concrete observation so that they can be tested by observation in the field. That is, the […]
6 Main Characteristics of a Usable Hypotheses | Social Research
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Formulation of Problem in Social Research: 3 Components | Sociology
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Merton distinguishes three principal components in the progressive formulation of problem in social research. The components are: 1. The Originating Questions 2. The Rationale 3. The Specifying Questions. Component # 1. Originating Questions: The originating questions represent the beginnings of certain difficulties or challenges which, formulated in much specific terms would indicate where exactly the […]
Scientific Investigation and Development of Science | Sociology
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After reading this article you will learn about the role of concepts in scientific investigation and development of science. The aim of science is comprehension as complete as possible of the connections between sense experiences in their totality and “the accomplishment of this aim by the use of a minimum of concepts….” A concept is […]