This paper outlines a novel process for designing a structural hypothesis. Relevant factors in a study are identified and micro-hypotheses are enunciated in a matrix format. Levels of similarity are assigned to each pair of factors. Multi-dimensional scaling techniques are used to graphically portray the matrix. The example of ‘‘Quality of Life’’ (QoL) is used to illustrate the proposed matrix approach to generate a structural hypothesis. A Smallest Space Analysis (SSA) of the hypothetical Quality of Life matrix shows a structure in which four polar regions surround a central region representing ‘‘general’’ QoL. This clear and logical structure of the hypothesized correlation matrix is a strong first confirmation that the approach allows for a detailed, systematic and theoretically based mode of reasoning and didactics. Additionally, the structure found here corresponds to a previous SSA analysis based on empirical Quality of Life data.
Construction assistée par matrice d’une hypothèse structurale: Cet article décrit un nouveau procédé de construction d’une hypothèse structurale. Les facteurs pertinents dans une étude sont identifiés et les micro-hypothèses sont énoncées sous forme de matrice. Des niveaux de similitude sont affectés à chaque paire de facteurs. Des techniques d’analyse multidimensionnelle sont utilisées pour représenter graphiquement la matrice. L’exemple de la « Qualité de vie » (QdV) est utilisé pour illustrer l’approche matricielle proposée pour la production d’une hypothèse structurale. L’analyse du plus petit espace (SSA) de la matrice hypothétique de la qualité de la vie montre une structure dans laquelle quatre régions polaires entourent une zone centrale représentant la qualité de vie ‘‘générale’’. Cette structure claire et logique de la matrice de corrélation hypothétique est une excellente confirmation d’une approche qui permet une analyse détaillée, systématique et fondées sur le raisonnement et la didactique. En outre, la structure trouvée ici correspond à une précédente analyse SSA basée sur des données empiriques de la qualité de vie.
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