8. Inductive Logic Synthesized Abstractions Narrative Descriptions Field Records A Case LOGICAL REASONING LOGICAL ANALYSIS Generate Generalizations and Explanations List themes, Assertions, Propositions Detailed Narrations of People, Incidences, Processes Specific “Case” or Situation Examined Through Field Records Obtained over Time McMillan & Schumacher, 2006
9. Inductive Logic Defined Present Explain, Assert Discover and Describe Explore and Examine Case LOGICAL REASONING LOGICAL ANALYSIS Generate Generalizations and Explanations List themes, Assertions, Propositions Rich, thick, details Discovery Oriented Classroom Observations, In-Depth Interviews, Historical Documents McMillan & Schumacher, 2006
10. Inductive Logic Example Interpretations Conclusions Students Words Case Study Literacy Students LOGICAL REASONING LOGICAL ANALYSIS Code Themes - Student Perceptions Pros and Cons of Electronic Portfolios Interviews, Portfolio Reflections, Artifacts, Observations, Opinions Case Study of 10 Students Creating Electronic Portfolios McMillan & Schumacher, 2006