DQ 1 Discuss the differences in approach based on inductive versus deductive reasoning

DQ 1 Discuss the differences in approach based on inductive versus deductive reasoning

Understanding deductive and inductive reasoning is essential in research as it assists in making inferences and drawing conclusions. In inductive reasoning conclusions are drawn from observations. The greater the data, the higher the probability that the conclusion will be true. Observations will not always lead to the correct generalized conclusion. Stephens et al. (2020) guided participants in a study on this type of reasoning by asking them to judge if the conclusion was plausible based on the premises. It is described as the bottom-up approach, also known as the specific to general approach. Steps in inductive reasoning include1. Observation 2. Analysis 3. Theory. Compared to deductive reasoning, this uses facts and theories to arrive to the conclusion. It is a method of verification and, in some cases does not often give new knowledge, but the results can be seen as beneficial. It is identified as the top-down approach. Simple steps to this process are 1. Idea or theory 2. Observation 3. Conclusion. In this case, the premise is known to be true, and we make a conclusion about something specific.

The chosen theory to guide the DNP project in week one was the Theory of Comfort by Kolcaba. It is specific to the comfort needs of individuals and their families which creates an experience. The three concepts it is based on are relief, ease, and transcendence (Barreto et al., 2020). This model of care is a resource for engaging in comforting interventions. The inductive approach, compared to deductive reasoning, is used in this theory as it uses data to draw conclusions. It is a tool used to analyze patients in a particular setting. After observations are made the goal is to increase patient comfort, which is done with the inclusion of four domains which include physical, psychospiritual, environment, and sociocultural aspects (Barreto et al., 2020). Barreto et al. (2020) study provided an example of inductive reasoning. It observed elderly patients in the intensive care unit. It identified that nursing diagnoses corresponded to the patients but concluded that it did not guarantee comfort care. Therefore, the study made further recommendations that this is a theory that can be implemented to meet the needs.

Reference:

Barreto Cardoso, R., Alfradique de Souza, P., Pereira Caldas, C., & Ribeiro Bitencourt, G. (2020). Nursing diagnoses in hospitalized elderly patients based on Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory. Revista de Enfermagem Referência, 4, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.12707/RV20066

Stephens, R. G., Dunn, J. C., Hayes, B. K., & Kalish, M. L. (2020). A test of two processes: The effect of training on deductive and inductive reasoning. Cognition, 199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cognition.2020.104223