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The Role of Theory in Geography | Elements | Scientific Method | Geography

The following points highlight the five main roles of theory in geography. The roles are: 1. Theory as Orientation 2. Theory as Conceptualisation and Classification 3. Another Task of Theory – Summarising 4. Theory Predicts Facts 5. Theory Points to Gaps in our Knowledge. Role # 1. Theory as Orientation: A major function of a theoretical system is that it [...]

By Paridhi T|2017-04-07T05:47:05+00:00April 7, 2017|Scientific Method|Comments Off

Hypotheses: Types, Levels and Functions | Scientific Method | Geography

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Types of Hypotheses 2. Levels of Hypothesis 3. Functions 4. Testing. Types of Hypotheses: There are several different kinds of hypotheses used in social and/or geographical analysis, studies and research. However, the primary types of hypotheses are: (1) Research Hypotheses, (2) Null Hypotheses, (3) Scientific Hypotheses, and (4) Statistical Hypotheses. 1. Research [...]

By Paridhi T|2017-04-07T05:47:05+00:00April 7, 2017|Scientific Method|Comments Off