Part A (Q4): Differentiate between Inductive and Deductive Research strategy.

Inductive Research Strategy (Bottom-Up):

• Direction: Moves from specific observations to broad generalizations and theories.
• Process: The researcher starts by collecting data (observations, interviews) without a preconceived theory. By analyzing patterns in the data, they formulate tentative hypotheses and eventually build a new theory.
• Use: Primarily used in Qualitative Research to explore new phenomena where little is known.
• Example: Observing that several truant teens come from homes with domestic violence, and eventually building a theory linking family violence to truancy.

Deductive Research Strategy (Top-Down):

• Direction: Moves from a general theory to specific observations.
• Process: The researcher starts with an existing theory, deduces a specific, testable hypothesis from it, collects data, and then analyzes the data to either confirm or reject the original theory.
• Use: Primarily used in Quantitative Research to test whether existing theories hold true in specific contexts.
• Example: Starting with "Social Learning Theory," hypothesizing that children exposed to violent video games will be more aggressive, and then surveying 500 kids to test the hypothesis.