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The Hypothetico-Deductive Method 5th Edition

The hypothetico-deductive method is a scientific method proposed by Karl Popper that involves 7 steps: 1) identify a broad problem area, 2) define the problem statement, 3) develop hypotheses, 4) determine measures, 5) collect data, 6) analyze data, and 7) interpret results. The steps are applied in an example where a CIO notices low MIS usage. The CIO gathers information, formulates a theory of factors affecting usage, generates hypotheses, collects data via a questionnaire, analyzes responses, and interprets results to deduce solutions. The new book version of this method may explain the steps differently but follows the same overall process of moving from problem identification to hypothesis testing to results interpretation

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The Hypothetico-Deductive Method 5th Edition

The hypothetico-deductive method is a scientific method proposed by Karl Popper that involves 7 steps: 1) identify a broad problem area, 2) define the problem statement, 3) develop hypotheses, 4) determine measures, 5) collect data, 6) analyze data, and 7) interpret results. The steps are applied in an example where a CIO notices low MIS usage. The CIO gathers information, formulates a theory of factors affecting usage, generates hypotheses, collects data via a questionnaire, analyzes responses, and interprets results to deduce solutions. The new book version of this method may explain the steps differently but follows the same overall process of moving from problem identification to hypothesis testing to results interpretation

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THE HYPOTHETICO-DEDUCTIVE METHOD

It Is Been Proposed An Austrian Philosopher , Karl Popper. It Is A Typical Version Of Scientific Method. It Has Seven Steps.
Identify a broad problem area Define the problem statement Develop hypotheses Determine measures Data collection

Data analysis

Assignment
Question:

1.should be hand written

2.Deadline Next Class


3.Should be in a presentable manner

What are the steps in hypothetico-deductive research with reference to new version of book? Is it really different to old version? If so identify with your own point of view?

The hypothetico-Deductive Method


The Seven steps involved in the hypothetico deductive method of research

from the building blocks are listed below:


1.Identify a broad problem area 2.Define the problem statement 3.Develop hypotheses 4.Determine measures 5.Data collection 6.Data analysis 7.Interpretation of data

Identify a broad problem area


If the manager notice a drop in sales, incorrect accounting results, low-yielding investment, disinterestedness of employees in their work, and the like, could attract the attention of the manager to do a research project.

Define the problem statement

Scientific research starts with a definite aim or


purpose.

A problem statement states the general


objective of the research.

Develop hypotheses

The network of associations between the A scientific hypothesis must meet two
requirements:
1.The hypothesis must be testable
2.The hypothesis must be falsifiable (we can only prove our hypotheses until they are disproved).

problem and the variables that affect it is identified.

Determine Measures

The variables in the theoretical framework should be


measurable in some way.

Some variables cannot be measure quantitatively,


such as unresponsive employees, we need to operationalize this variable.

Measurement of variables is discussed in Ch. 6 & 7.

Data collection

Data with respect to each variable in the


hypothesis need to be obtained. There are two types of data: -Quantitative data -Qualitative data

Data Analysis

In this step, the data gathered are statistically


analyzed to see if the hypotheses that were generated have been supported.

Analyses of both quantitative and qualitative


data can be done to determine if certain relations are important.

Data Analysis

Qualitative data refer to information gathered


through interviews and observations. These data usually for objects than can not be physically measured, like feelings and attitudes.

Quantitative data refer to information gathered


about objects that can be physically measured. The researcher could obtain these data through the company records, government statistics, or any formal records.

Interpretation of data

Now we must decide whether our hypotheses


are supported or not by interpreting the meaning of the results or the data analysis.

Based on these results, the researcher would


make recommendations in order to solve the problem in hand.

Example 2.2 of the Application of the Hypothetico-Deductive Method

Observation of the CIO Dilemma

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) of a firm observes that the newly installed Management Information System (MIS) is not being used by middle managers as much as was originally expected. There is surely a problem here, the CIO exclaims.

Example 2.2 (cont.)

Information Gathering through Informal


Interviews

- Talking to some of the middle-level managers, the CIO finds that many of them have very little idea as to what MIS is all about, what kinds of information it could provide, and how to access it and utilize the information.

Example 2.2 (cont.)

Obtaining More Information through


Literature Survey - The CIO immediately uses the Internet to explore
further information on the lack of use of MIS in organizations. - The search indicates that many middle-level managers are not familiar with operating personal computers. - Lack of knowledge about what MIS offers is also found to be another main reason why some managers do not use it.

Example 2.2 (cont.)

Formulating a Theory
- based on all this information, the CIO develops a theory incorporating all the relevant factors contributing to the lack of access to the MIS by managers in the organization.

Example 2.2 (cont.)

Hypothesizing
From such a theory, the CIO generates various hypotheses for testing, one among them being: - Knowledge of the usefulness of MIS would help managers to put it to greater use.

Example 2.2 (cont.)

Data Collection
The CIO then develops a short questionnaire on the various factors theorized to influence the use of the MIS by managers, such as: The extent of knowledge of what MIS is What kinds of information MIS provides How to gain access to the information The level of comfort felt by managers in using computers in general How often managers have used the MIS in the preceding 3 months.

Example 2.2 (cont.)

Data Analysis
The CIO then analyzes the data obtained through the questionnaire to see what factors prevent the managers from using the system.

Example 2.2 (cont.)

Interpretation of data
Based on the results, the manager deduces or concludes that managers do not use MIS owing to certain factors. These deductions help the CIO to take necessary actions to solve the problem, which might include, among other things: - Organizing seminars for training managers on the use of computers, and

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