Evaluation of Theories Flashcards
1
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Scope
A
what is being evaluated, for how long, and from who’s perspective
2
Q
Test of time
A
how well an idea works over time
3
Q
Heuristic of Strength
A
how helpful the idea is for solving problems
4
Q
Utility
A
How useful something is to get things done or make life better
5
Q
Falsifiability
A
can the idea be proven wrong, if its not true
6
Q
Parsimony
A
Keep things simple; choice between two ideas, simple one is usually better
7
Q
Logical Consistency
A
The idea always makes sense and does not break the rules
8
Q
Ontology
A
Study of reality and truth = the best way to arrive to the truth
9
Q
Epistemology
A
Study of knowledge or how we come to know things
