Unit 6. Case study: empirical or interpretative approach [Philosophy of science]

1. Unit 6 Case study Empiricist and interpretative theory

2. Case study This case study will count as 10% of your final grade Case studies are done in groups of 2 (our 3 when numbers are uneven)

3. Question Choose one paradigm as a starting point for your research empiricist interpretative

4. For each case study the students will write a statement on what is the best paradigm to approach the research question. (approximately 350 words) (The students are not supposed to answer the research question, just give arguments why they think a certain paradigm will fit the research)

5. criteria Understanding the paradigms (the student is familiar with the characteristics of both paradigms) Formulating your own opinion on the research paradigms Clear argumentation English

6. Things to avoid Woolly language; be clear and precise Fallacies, for example: Petitioprincipii, circular argument Ad verecundiam, authloritative argument

7. Grocery Goliath

8. Will a (new) super center on Aruba attract customers

9. Do incentives raise profit?

10. Incentives and production A certain coffee company on Aruba wants to increase sales, would giving incentives to employees help?