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Research frameworks
Explanations > Social Research > Design > Research frameworks
The Covering Law Method | The Hypothetico-Deductive Model | Research process | See also
Here are several frameworks described for the execution of research studies.
The Covering Law Model
Defined by Richard Lipsey, the stages are:
- Definitions and hypotheses about behavior (assumptions).
- Logical deduction that leads to predictions/implications.
- Empirical observation
- Conclusions: that the theory is consistent or inconsistent with results
- Discarding or amendment of theory (and repetition of experiment)
The Hypothetico-Deductive Model
Defined by Karl Popper, it is notable for seeking testable (and falsifiable) hypotheses and experiments:
1. Consider phenomena
2. Observation and Generation of Ideas
3. Development of Testable Hypothesis
4. Systematic Observation
5. Data Analysis
6. Testing of Hypothesis
7a. Hypothesis Falsified (Refuted)
8a. Reject and / or Revise Hypothesis (return to step 3)
7b. Hypothesis is confirmed
8b. Theory (Consists of confirmed hypotheses)
9. Prediction
Research process
In a more modern interpretation, Buchanan (1980) describes the research process stages as:
1. Decide topic
2. Define objectives
3. Choose methodology
4. Obtain information sources
5. Collect data
6. Analyze data
7. Develop conclusions
8. Develop recommendations
9. Notify organization or source of information with findings
See also
A general research framework, The 4D Change Project Framework, Rationalism, Positivism
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