Deductive and Inductive Research

Deductive Research Approach

When using the deductive research approach there is something called a waterfall that can be used Theory > Hypothesis>Observation>Confirmation.

This is the process in which is used to deduct the research you have done, it works from the more general to the more specific.

Inductive Research Approach

When using the inductive research approach we use something called 'hill climbing', Observation>Pattern>Tentative Hypothesis>Theory. 

This works the other way moving from specific observations to a more broader generalization and theory.