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These is glossary of research key terms. This glossary is intended as an aid to
professionals and non-professionals who find the world of research
somewhat intimidating. While it is impossible to cover all the terms
that can be confusing, this document briefly defines some of the more
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| Deductive reasoning | 1. A logical process of developing specific predictions (hypotheses) from general principles. This type of reasoning moves from the general to the particular. 2. a logical process of developing specific hypothesis from a general principal or "theory". For example from the general statement "Birds of a feather flock together" we could hypothesize "hummingbirds will fly about in groups," or for criminal behavior "those juveniles associating with juvenile delinquents have a high probability of becoming juvenile delinquents." |
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