Given below are two statements :

Statement I : In the inductive approach, a theory is generated out of research findings.

Statement II : In the deductive approach, research is done in relation to the hypothesis drawn from the theory in question.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Answer 1

Key Points

Statement I: In the inductive approach, a theory is generated from research findings.

Explanation:

Inductive approach,
- It is also known in inductive reasoning, which starts with observations and theories are proposed towards the end of the research process as a result of observations.
- Inductive research “involves the search for pattern from observation and the development of explanations – theories – for those patterns through series of hypotheses
- the inductive approach does not imply disregarding theories when formulating research questions and objectives.
- This approach aims to generate meanings from the data set collected to identify patterns and relationships to build a theory; however, the inductive approach does not prevent the researcher from using existing theories to formulate the research question to be explored. Inductive reasoning is based on learning from experience.
- Patterns, resemblances and regularities in experience (premises) are observed to reach conclusions (or to generate theory)

Hence Statement I is correct.

Statement II: In the deductive approach, research is done in relation to the hypothesis drawn from the theory in question.

Explanation:

Deductive approach
- It can be explained by employing hypotheses, which can be derived from the theory's propositions.
- In other words, the deductive approach is concerned with deducting conclusions from premises or propositions.
- The deduction begins with an expected pattern “tested against observations, whereas induction begins with observations and seeks to find a pattern within them.”

Hence Statement II is correct.

Therefore we can say that Both Statement I and Statement II are true.