Theory Contruction

• ABTRACTION
Understanding a phenomenon scientifally requires theory
contructions. This theory will be ulitized to understand and
counteract the phenomenon and for relatiing it to other
phenomena. Thus, theory contruction needs a careful selection
of data.
In the past, there was no systematic and organized method for the
formulation and verification of sociological theory. Today,
theorists are able to know if their theories are valid or invalid
because of the standard of verication of theories. Theory
contruction process happens in a social situation and would
depend on the environment of he thinker and his/her personal
inclination.
 Steps in Contruction and formulation of a theory

1. Causal Relationship
Logical explanation of the casusal relationship between
independent and dependent variables must be evident. The
elements of universality and uniformity with reference to time and
space must be present in explaining the cause and effect
relationship.

2. Definition of Concepts
concepts in a proposition must be defined and explained clearly
so that they may give a precise and meaningful characteristics. a
proposition in theory contruction mean a staement putting forth an
idea.
3. Relationship Between Concepts
A Logical relationship between the well-defined concepts of the
proposition must be evident. This means that concepts should be
explained with logical and reason, which should be clear from
and confusion or contradition.

4. Theoretical Concepts
These refer to the changing values or variables and are subjected
to testing. They are considered to be an important component in
theory contruction because the validity of sociological theory is
based on the validity of hypothesis to be tested.
5. Hypothesis Testing
The proposed hypothesis is tested through scientific
research methods.

6. Data Analysis
Cllection of the data and its analysis are based on the
tested and verified hypothesis. Data analysis gives
findings that are sometimes in favor and sometimes
against the hypothesis.
7. Generalization
Interpretion and generalization collected data are then made to
develop a theory. This is considered to be very crucial and critical
stage of theory contruction because the findings may be
interpreted in many ways, and there is dangerof misinterpretation
in the findings.

8. Evaluation of Theory
A theory is then evakuated based in the collected facts
interpretation and when generalization has been made. Theory
may be evaluated as true or false, partially or fully. The first step
of theory is called “postulates,”and its mathematical form is called
“law,”
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Leader: Gamayon, Kennetz
Members: Robredo, Charles Niño
Gadaingan, Joshua
Cañares, Cañares
Peañar, Darwin
Redoña, Aaron Angelo