introduction/framework Flashcards
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Scientific (pg. 5-7)
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operational definition ? -specifies behaviour or experience associated with a particular concept.
falsifiable? whether or not a theory can ever be proven incorrect
Reliable, valid
2
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Alternative explantations
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more than one explanation?
which one should we consider first?
3
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Applications
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Putting it into operation
useable? (useful application)
further inquiry
4
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Your subjectivity
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how do you feel about it (ie. theory itself)?
tend-accept–> fit our personal worldview
Downside?
prefer theories that appeal to our present needs. What about other evidence?
