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Scientific Reasoning

Scientific Method

This is a strategy used to try and explain natural science
rationally by observing and evaluating data.

Deductive Reasoning

The process of deducing is the formulation of a conclusion
based on generally accepted statements or facts. Specific
conclusions are drawn from general or universal premises.

Inductive Reasoning

This one involves an element of probability.
Generalizations are formed based on what you know or
observe.

Research Approaches

Quantitative

It is likely to be associated with a deductive approach
tot testing theory, often using numbers or facts.

Qualitative

It is likely to be associated with the inductive
approach to generating theory.

Mixed

It´s when we use both of this metos, Quantitative and Qualitative.

Tyoes of Knowledge

Direct

Is obtained through direct experimentation of an environment
surrounding the individual.

Indirect

It is acquired through other people’s experience.

Empirical

It needs a specific methodology to do research about phenomena and find out
to what extent they can be generalized.

Scientific

Obtained through speculation and the development of hypothesis
that the philosophical knowledge offers.

Intuitive

Association of information received unconsciously that is nor
objective.

Pholosophical

Obtained through relfection and introspection.

Logical

Conclusions are coherent with the premises that they are part of.

Religious

Based on dogma, faith, or beliefs.

Theories of Knowledge

Realism

Reality exists independent of
our thoughts or ideas, even
our consciousness.

Idealism

Reality is shaped by our
thoughts and ideas.

Rationalism

Reasoning and logics give
meaning to things.

Empiricism

Experiencig and
experimenting are the only
ways to acquire meaning.

Apriorism

Knowing something real without the need of experiencing it.

Intellectualism

Reflection occurs on ideas and real objects.