Hypothesis Testing
Hypothesis testing is a fundamental aspect of statistical inference used by researchers to make decisions about population parameters based on sample data. It involves formulating a hypothesis, collecting data, and then using statistical methods to determine whether the evidence supports the hypothesis or not. Here’s a detailed explanation of the process: Example Scenario Research Question: […]
Abductive Research
Abductive research is a logical reasoning process often used in qualitative research and some forms of mixed-methods research. It involves generating the most plausible explanations for a set of observations, particularly when these observations do not fit within existing theoretical frameworks. Abductive reasoning, also known as inference to the best explanation, differs from deductive and […]