HIST 1301 - Sprehe

How to Find Common Themes

You can discover themes by searching for groups of words and looking to see what kinds of ideas and words connect.

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• Thoroughly examine the data to get a general sense of the content and identify potential themes. 
• Look for recurring ideas, concepts, or patterns that stand out. 

Grouping data into Themes

• Organize data into groups based on their meaning and subject matter. 
• Look for connections and relationships between the data and information to form broader themes. 

Reviewing and Refining Themes

• Return to the data and the identified themes to ensure clarity and coherence.
• Adjust or combine themes as needed to create a clear and well-defined set of themes.

Source:https://ncu.libanswers.com/loader?fid=20440&type=1&key=0bda916cfb31182a7b70a484716008bb

Inductive Reasoning

Involves creating a generalization from specific observations. We begin with a pattern we’ve observed and then make a conjecture that goes beyond what we’ve actually witnessed. Here’s the basic structure we might follow:

1. Observe a pattern.

2. Form a tentative hypothesis that can explain that pattern.

3. Develop a general theory.

Deductive Reasoning

On the other hand, starts with a general statement or hypothesis and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion. The method typically follows this pattern:

1. Start with a general statement or hypothesis.

2. Apply it to a specific case.

3. Deduce a logical conclusion.

Source: https://7esl.com/inductive-vs-deductive-reasoning

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