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This section provides an introduction to research methods and their importance in various fields of study.

Research Methods and Their Importance

• Research methods are tools used by sociologists, psychologists, historians, journalists, scientists, and other professionals to collect data, formulate questions, and reach conclusions through systematic analysis.

• These methods involve accessing information through exhaustive searches using documentary and human sources.

• Different collection methods and statistical measurement scales are used to evaluate results.

• Research methods help locate and delimit a problem and allow for the collection of important data to generate hypotheses.

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This section discusses the different types of research methods and their purposes.

Types of Research Methods

• The choice of research method depends on the characteristics of the situation being studied.

• Quantitative method aims to expose detailed data and theoretical principles to gain extended knowledge about a case. It focuses on objective tests, measurement instruments, and statistical analysis.

• Qualitative method focuses on values ​​and subjective phenomena. It uses interpretation, observation, interviews, stories, mathematical models, and theories related to the situations being studied.

• Inductive method analyzes particular situations to formulate general conclusions based on systematic observation.

• Deductive method starts from general principles to focus on specific cases using logical reasoning.

• Analysis method breaks down the sections of a case to establish cause-effect relationships based on analogies and new theories.

• Synthetic method reconstructs dispersed components of an object or event for in-depth study through reasoning and synthesis.

• Scientific method offers techniques for obtaining valid theoretical knowledge through reliable instruments. It aims for objectivity and reproducibility in experiments.

• Comparative method involves searching for similarities among multiple cases for hypothesis verification.

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This section explains the inductive and deductive methods of research.

Inductive and Deductive Methods

• Inductive method involves analyzing particular situations to formulate general conclusions. It starts from systematic observation and aims to define general laws.

• Deductive method starts from general principles and uses logical reasoning to focus on specific cases. It relies on previously established laws and validated principles.

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This section discusses the analysis, synthetic, and scientific methods of research.

Analysis, Synthetic, and Scientific Methods

• Analysis method breaks down a case into sections to establish cause-effect relationships based on analysis, analogies, and new theories.

• Synthetic method seeks to reconstruct dispersed components of an object or event for in-depth study through reasoning and synthesis.

• Scientific method offers techniques for obtaining valid theoretical knowledge through reliable instruments. It aims for objectivity, reproducibility, correction, improvement, orderliness, and understanding.

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This section explores the comparative method of research.

Comparative Method

• Comparative method involves searching for similarities among multiple cases to verify hypotheses. It helps understand a topic by comparing elements side by side to find differences and relationships.

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