Running Head: A Brief Analysis of Deductive and Inductive Approaches in ResearchDeductive and Inductive Approaches in ResearchStudent`s Name:Institution:Course Details:Instructor`s Name:Date:The relationship between academic performance and part-time employment in Schools The area of research has been instrumental in giving us the ken of knowledge that the contemporary society enjoys. The two broad areas of epistemology and methodology have formed the platform that has made this possible as they both seek for knowledge though in different ways. However, there is an area of convergence when it comes to all types of research and that regards the methodology. Two wide-ranging approaches are predominantly used; deductive and inductive reasoning. For one to carry out their research effectively, then understanding these two is fundamental. Deductive research approach is a method that moves from general hypothesis to reach specific conclusions in the process. This involves formation of a theoretical hypothesis which forms the basis of the research and eventually, the theory is confirmed. The approach is also informally calle...