MediaTheory: Theories & RQs or Where Do RQs Come From? (W13-P3) Fa18

Note: Do the lecture notes below look familiar?

How does our discussion of theory and research question relate? How do RQs fit in the theory building process?

Theories are built. Theory building is a process. It starts with observation and, in a way, ends with observation.  See below.

Related terms:

Deduction: “inference in which the conclusion about particulars follows necessarily from general or universal premises“ (Merriam-Webster).

Source: Research Methods Database

Induction: “inference of a generalized conclusion from particular instances“ (Merriam-Webster).

Source: Research Methods Database

So, based on the above, where does research fit into the theory building process?  Are they the same thing?  What do the definitions tell us?

Now let’s try to develop some theory.

A more complete picture of the theory building process.

So, based on the above, where does research fit into the theory building process?  Are they the same thing?

How does our discussion of theory and research question relate? How do RQs fit in the theory building process?




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