Field Methods - Lesson 1

This reasoning involves using a relatively small set of specific observations as the basis for forming a general statement about a larger set of possible observations.

• Deduction (Deductive Reasoning)

• Induction (Inductive Reasoning)

• Abduction (Abductive Reasoning)

• Analogy (Analogical Reasoning)

In the scientific method, forming a tentative answer or explanation is the _____ step.

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

Research that is based on making observations that are summarized and interpreted in a narrative report.

• Quantitative Research

• Qualitative Research

• Mixed Methods Research

• Descriptive Research

Premise statements are logically combined in an argument to yield a __________.

• premise

• hypothesis

• conclusion

• assumption

In the scientific method, observing behavior or other phenomena is the _____ step.

• first

• second

• third

• final

Specific to general.

• Deduction (Deductive Reasoning)

• Induction (Inductive Reasoning)

• Abduction (Abductive Reasoning)

• Analogy (Analogical Reasoning)

How many steps are in the scientific method?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 4

The empirical method is also known as...

• Rationalism

• Empiricism

• Deduction

• Induction

An approach to acquiring knowledge involving the formulation of specific questions and systematically finding answers.

• Scientific Method

• Intuitive Reasoning

• Trial and Error

• Anecdotal Evidence

Information is accepted as true on the basis of a hunch or “gut feeling".

• Method of Intuition

• Scientific Method

• Empirical Evidence

• Logical Reasoning