Abstract

This is a brief summary that explains what this paper will examine.

NOTE: Do not re-write any of the informational sentences or questions - they are just for your information only and not to be re-written in the paper.

Key Differences in Research Theories

What are the key differences between the 4 identified types of research theories listed in the assignment instructions? Is anyone type of theory more valid than the others? Why or why not?

Theory and Hypothesis

What are the differences and similarities (if any) between theory and hypothesis?

Variables

What are variables, and why are they important components of theoretical schemes?

Conclusion

References

5-7 pages

Theory defines, assumes, proposes, explains, and predicts what the research outcome is likely to prove (right or wrong). It is an integrated body of propositions, assumptions, and definitions that are related in explaining and predicting relationships between two or more variables. Theory could be any of the following:

deductive
inductive
grounded
axiomatic

On the other hand, hypotheses are statements or assertions derived from theory that can be tested by scientific inquiry and that are capable of being refuted, and their tests may result in support or nonsupport for the theory from which they were derived.

Prepare a 5-7-page paper that address the following questions:

What are the key differences between the 4 identified types of research theories above?

Is any one type of theory more valid than the others? Why or why not?

What are the differences and similarities (if any) between theory and hypothesis?

What are variables, and why are they important components of theoretical schemes?