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    Use of deductive reasoning by farmers
    Downing, H. J ( 1965)
    Chapter I. Review of Literature A. Classification Into Categories Sociology requires accurate observation, systematic classification and the logical establishment of relationships. Conceptical Variable Analysis provides a method of testing a general hypothesis by testing a corresponding empirical hypothesis. For example the concept of "Progressiveness of Farmers" can have as its operational measure the adoption of Farm Practices. Types of Scales developed to provide this measure are explained and evaluated.