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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 common terms and concepts.

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Inductive reasoning
1. A logical process of reasoning used to develop more general rules from specific observations; this type of reasoning moves from the specific to the more generalised. 2. a logical process of developing generalizations "theories" based on specific observations e.g. one sees ducks flying south together for the winter and generalizes "Birds of a feather flock together" or for criminal behavior "Juvenile delinquents associate with other juvenile delinquents" [Note: this example is used to encourage you to think about possible errors such as over generalization, inaccurate observation, etc. in this type of reasoning].
 


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