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Chapter 4: Theories of Scientific Research - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 4: Theories of Scientific Research
Theories
: explanations of a natural or social behavior, event, or phenomenon. scientific theory is a system of constructs and propositions that collectively presents a logical, systematic, and coherent explanation of a
phenomenon of interest within some assumptions and boundary conditions
Idiographic explanation
those that explain a single situation or event in idiosyncratic detail.
nomothetic explanation
explain a class of situations or events rather than a specific situation or event
Building Blocks
Constructs
Propositions
logic
assumptions
boundary conditions
Hypotheses
A good Theory
Logical consistency
Explanatory power
Falsifiability
Parsimony
How to build a Theory
induction based on observation
conduct a bottom-up conceptual analysis
extend or modify existing theories
apply existing theories in entirely new contexts
Types of Theories
Agency
Planned behavior
Innovation diffusion
General deterrence
Elaboration likelihood model