Why is the hypothetico-deductive (H-D) method in information systems not an H-D method?
Abstract
The hypothetico-deductive (H-D) method is reported to be common in information systems (IS). In IS, the H-D method is often presented as a Popperian, Hempelian, or natural science method. However, there are many fundamental differences between what Popper or Hempel actually say and what the alleged H-D method per Hempel or per Popper means in IS. To avoid possible misunderstanding and conceptual confusion about the basic philosophical concepts,...
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Title
Why is the hypothetico-deductive (H-D) method in information systems not an H-D method?
Published Date
Mar 1, 2020
Journal
Volume
30
Issue
1
Pages
100287 - 100287
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