04:192:200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Null Hypothesis, Grounded Theory, Scientific Method
1 Feb 2018
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Good theories are simple statements that explain a lot. His (cid:324)inventions(cid:325) were considered funny but not very good theories. Research needs to be based on theory. Scholars observe phenomena over time and look for patterns. Develop a theory after their research and observations. Have to be conscious of own bias. Search for patterns and develop reasons to explain them. Develop a hypothesis (predict what you think will occur) Collect data to support or reject the hypothesis. Develop a hypothesis (based on a theory) No significant change or relationship (cid:324) o relationship between the amount of talking people do during a team meeting and how positively they are viewed by other team members(cid:325) There is a relationship, but no specific direction of relationship (cid:324)there is a relationship between the amount of talking people do during a team meeting and how positively they are viewed by other team members(cid:325)
