Inductive Method vs. Deductive Method The inductive method is based on the observation of specific cases to arrive at general conclusions. This method allows researchers to develop theories and generalizations from concrete data and particular observations. The deductive method starts from accepted general premises to arrive at specific conclusions. It's like having a rule of thumb that you apply to each case to see if it fits. In this video, we explain this topic in detail. 00:04 Introduction 03:10 The inductive method 06:22 The deductive method 08:44 Comparison between inductive and deductive reasoning 11:01 Final conclusion ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REFERENCES Newman, G. D. (2006). Inductive and deductive reasoning within the research process in experimental and social sciences. Laurus, 12(Ext), 180-205. https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/761/76109... Martínez Cabrera, F. (1987). The inductive method (Doctoral dissertation, Autonomous University of Nuevo León). http://eprints.uanl.mx/5599/1/1080071... Cabrera-Moya, D. R. (2010). Advantages and disadvantages of using a deductive/inductive method in business administration research. Martínez Cabrera, F. (1987). The inductive method (Doctoral dissertation, Autonomous University of Nuevo León). http://eprints.uanl.mx/5599/1/1080071... Cabrera-Moya, D. R. (2010). Advantages and disadvantages of using a deductive/inductive method in business administration research. https://expeditiorepositorio.utadeo.e... ------------------------ RELATED VIDEOS: Paradigms of Social Science Research: • Paradigmas de la investigación en las cien... Paradigm according to Thomas Kuhn: • Los paradigmas según Thomas Kuhn Basic and Applied Research: • Investigación BÁSICA y APLICADA CREDITS: Research and script: José Luis López: / joseluislopez.edu Editing and post-production: Luis Tenemaya: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MORE VIDEOS: Semiotics: • Semiótica History of Communication: • Historia de la comunicación History of Mass Media: • Historia de los medios de comunicación Fundamentals of Communication: • Fundamentos de la comunicación Methodology of Research: • Metodología de la Investigación Language and Communication • Lenguaje y comunicación Communication Models: • Modelos de comunicación Communication Theories: • Teorías de la Comunicación Media Literacy: • Alfabetización Mediática y Educomunicación Education, Didactics, and Pedagogy: • Educación, didáctica y pedagogía ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We are TEOCOM, the Communication Sciences channel