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Foundation of Empirical Inquiry, Part 1: The Attitude. A Willingness to Be Guided by Data, Not Prejudice. Slide 9.1. Foundation of Empirical Inquiry, Part 2: Purposes. Knowledge Based on Empirical Facts Empirical Research
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Foundation of Empirical Inquiry, Part 1: The Attitude A Willingness to Be Guided by Data, Not Prejudice Slide 9.1
Foundation of Empirical Inquiry, Part 2: Purposes Knowledge Based onEmpirical Facts Empirical Research Describes Reality to Help Form Accurate Pictures Empirical Research is a Tool to Discover Lawlike Behaviors Slide 9.2
Causes of Response Problems Among Respondents • Awareness of Subjects • Ability to Recall Information Slide 9.3
Survey Response Rates Adequate Good Very Good Interviews 70% 80% 90% Mailed surveys 50% 60% 70% Slide 9.4