Write short notes on the following: 

i. Design versus method.

ii. Deductive and inductive approaches.

iii. Techniques involved in defining research problem.

iv. Descriptive and exploratory research.

The answer of your question is given below:

Design versus method:

Research design:

1. Design represents a plan to answer research questions.
2. It provides an appropriate framework for research

Research methods:

It is a strategy for the implementation of research plan.

It is a pathway through which researchers need to conduct their research.

Deductive and inductive approaches:

Deductive approach:

It begins with a theory , development of hypothesis from theory, collection and analization of data to test hypothesis.

It can lead to accurate conclusion, if premises are true.

Inductive approaches:

They are based on certain premises to develop a conclusion, but the conclusion may not be accurate..

It is based on qualitative research.

Techniques involve in defining research problem:

Statement of problem:

Problem should be clearly stated in a simple and general way.

Nature of problem:

The origin and nature of problem should be defined clearly.

Literature survey:

The existing literature regarding problem must be surveyed before defining a research problem.

Descriptive research and exploratory research:

Deductive research:

1. It is used to describe functions and characteristics of research.
2. Pre-planned design and analysis

Exploratory research:

1. It is also a formulative research. It is used to gather preliminary information that will help to define problems.
2. No pre planned design for analysis.