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Sukanya Das, Lovely Professional University Unit-3: Basic Concepts : Fact, Concept, Theory and Hypothesis

Unit-3: Basic Concepts : Fact, Concept, note

Theory and Hypothesis

contents

objectives
introduction
3.1 fact
3.2 Definition and Characteristics of Fact

3.3 social fact
3.4 Concept
3.5 Characteristics of Concept
3.6 importance of Concept

3.7 theory
3.8 What is Theory?
3.9 the elements of theory
3.10 Meaning and Definition of Hypothesis
3.11 Qualities of a Good Hypothesis

3.12 types of Hypothesis
3.13 importance of Hypothesis
3.14 Limitations of Hypothesis

3.15 Main Difficulties in Formulation of Hypothesis
3.16 summary
3.17 Keywords
3.18 review Questions
3.19 further readings

objectives
After studying this unit students will be able to:

y Understand the meaning and definition of fact.
y Know what is concept and understand it.
y Know the meaning of theory.
y importance of formation of theory.

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