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4 - Research Theory and Concepts
4 - Research Theory and Concepts
4 - Research Theory and Concepts
Instructor:
Prof. Muhammad Aftab
Contents:
Introduction
Theory and research
What is Concept?
The Role of Theory
Importance of Concept in research
Variables definition
Learning outcome
Discussions
International Graduate School Masters in Global Techno Entrepreneurship
Fall Semester 2020
Introduction
- To make predictions
What is Proposition?
A statement concerned with
- The logical relationships among concepts.
- Logic(arguments) abstracted from observed reality.
- Theory is the highest level of abstraction.
- Theory is a network of prepositions.
International Graduate School Masters in Global Techno Entrepreneurship
Fall Semester 2020
What is Concept
A generalized idea about a class of objects, attributes, occur-
rences, or process that has been given a name.
Sources of Concept
- Personal experiences,
- Speed
- Family
Importance of Concept
Variables Definitions
Definitions Importance:
Variables Definitions
1- Dictionary Definitions
2- Operational/Working Definitions
Variables Definitions
How to write operational definitions?
Videos lessons
1-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EzY9ePFfCU&ab_channel=CenterforR
esearchQuality
2-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=uaArhpPwlIA&t=653s&ab_channel=SouthamptonEducationSchool
Learning Outcome
So Finally,
References: