Lecture notes introduction in research (psychology) (PSYC201)
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Introduction in research (PSYC201)
Institution
University Of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
"Master the intersection of statistics and psychology with these comprehensive study notes. Unravel the complexities of data analysis, hypothesis testing, and research methodologies specific to psychological studies. Whether you're delving into correlation coefficients or inferential statistics, th...
PSYC201
Introduction to research
Ms. Ntokozo Mntambo
mntambo@ukzn.ac.za
Chapter 3: Theory In Research (Lecture 1)
, Objectives of the chapter
By the end of the chapter, you should be able to demonstrate your understanding of the following;
• The definition of the theory
• Different types of theories
• The nature of theory
• The basic components of theories
• The functions of theories
• The criteria used for evaluating a theory
• Theories versus models
• The characteristics of theories
• Deductive and inductive theorizing
• The levels of analyzing a theory
• What a theoretical framework entails
• The functions of a theoretical framework
• The strategies that can be used to develop a theoretical framework
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