Describe the theory’s major concepts and how they are defined. (both theoretically and operationally) Is the author’s use of concepts and other terms in the theory consistent?
Explain whether the theory employs deductive, inductive, or retroductive reasoning. Provide evidence to back up your claim.
1. Describe the theory’s major concepts and how they are defined. (both theoretically and operationally) Is the author’s use of concepts and other terms in the theory consistent?
2. Determine whether the concepts are defined implicitly or explicitly.
3. Investigate the relationships (propositions) between the major concepts.