Theory and theorists Discussion Theory and philosophy of science in research frames and informs the nature of:• What is studied – its ontology; and• How we develop our understanding of the world (our reality) – the epistemology and methodology of scientific investigation and inquiry. Inductive theory is used to connect the components of a study and in doing so explain or identify a phenomenon. While, deductive theory and its research approaches are used to "test" a hypothesis or research question related to the theory. The selection of theory and research approach is influenced by a number of factors not limited to and including: the researcher's worldview, motivation, cost, and time required to conduct the research. In response to the question “do you include your views on the usefulness of the theory” for connecting the components of the study and whether the theory is a basis for selecting a research approach, my opinion is that theory, taken in its broadest sense, connects the components of a study. It can also be the basis for selecting a research approach. For example, deductive theory uses quantitative research to link variables and identify the relationship between variables. Similarly inductive theory is used in qualitative research to investigate patterns of behavior which, as a consequence of the research, can be used to link patterns of behavior to form a theory. For example, if you wanted to identify patterns of behavior and how knowledge is transferred or learned in an organization or profession. I could use inductive theory and qualitative research methods to identify behaviors and how knowledge is transferred to build a theory of organizational learning. I and other researchers could then use deductive theory… half of the article… community involvement and collaboration in developing community strategic plans. They are plans that must guide the strategic management of the local government. And, in doing so, also the day-to-day management of Council resources and the development of Council policies and programs by elected representatives (Councillors) and their oversight of operational business plans. Ask questions related to classical notions of public sector accountability and representative governance. Works Cited Bevir, M. (2012). Governance: a brief introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Locke, J. (2013). The second government treaty. University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/l/locke/john/l81s/Mill, J. S. (2012). Representative government. University of Adelaide. Retrieved from http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/m/mill/john_stuart/m645r/