1. Seminar in Economics Econ. 470
Chapter 3:
Scientific Research

2. Scientific Research Recall…..
Research: an organized, systematic, data-based, critical, objective, scientific inquiry or investigation into a specific problem, undertaken with the purpose of finding answers or solutions to it.
Decisions based on results of well done scientific study tend to yield the desired results:

3. Scientific Research 1-It follows a step by step process.
2- Scientific research focuses on: Solving problems-pursuing a method (logical, organized, solid).
3- Scientific research focuses on: identifying the problems, gathering data, analyzing them, and drawing valid conclusion.
4- Thus…Scientific research is not based on hunches, experiences and intuition.

4. Hypothetico-Deductive Research
Example: The quality of education in Kuwait.
Identify a broad problem area:
Define the problem statement ( based on theory):
Theory formulation:
Develop hypotheses :
Data collection:
Data analysis:
Interpretation of data:

5. Hypothetico-Deductive Research
Example: The Budget Deficit in Kuwait.
Identify a broad problem area:
Define the problem statement ( based on theory):
Theory formulation:
Develop hypotheses :
Data collection:
Data analysis:
Interpretation of data:

6. Hypothetico-Deductive Research
Example: The Foreign Investment in Kuwait.
Identify a broad problem area:
Define the problem statement ( based on theory):
Theory formulation:
Develop hypotheses :
Data collection:
Data analysis:
Interpretation of data:

7. Hypothetico-Deductive Research
Think of your topic………Then follow the Seven-Step Process in the Hypothetico-Deductive Method
Identify a broad problem area:
Define the problem statement ( based on theory):
Theory formulation:
Develop hypotheses :
Data collection:
Data analysis:
Interpretation of data: