Deductive versus Inductive Research Approach

Lets review:
Deductive: more general to the more specific. Sometimes known as the top down approach. Conclusion follows logically from available facts. "Formal Logic".

Usually (i.e. traditionally) is associated with quantitative methods (objective, causation). The type of question is usually pre-specified and outcome oriented. The type of analysis is usually numerical estimation and statistical inference.

Theory -> Hypothesis -> Observation -> Confirmation

General -> Specific

Inductive: specific observations to broader generalizations and theories. Sometimes known as the bottom up approach. Conclusion is likely based on facts. Involves a degree of uncertainty. "Informal Logic" or "Critical Thinking".

Usually associated with qualitative methodology (subjective, meaningful). The type of question is usually open-ended and process-oriented. The type of analysis is usually narrative description and constant comparison.

Observation -> Pattern -> Tentative Hypothesis -> Theory

Specific -> General

Reference: Inductive and Deductive Research Approach

Capitalizing Proper Nouns

The first thing to do when deciding if to capitalize a noun is to decide if it's a proper noun or a common noun. Proper nouns are capitalized, common nouns are not. Proper nouns name specific people, places or things.

The difficulty is deciding words that go either way (e.g., Internet, Web, Website). Is a word like "Baby Boomers" capitalized or not. Since "Baby Boomers" refers to a specific thing, it is capitalized.

For more examples see Grammar Girl.