Week 3 Flashcards
1
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What is a theory?
A
A formal, testable and logical explanation of some events that include predictions of how things relate to one another.
2
Q
What are the two goals of theory?
A
Understanding and predicting
3
Q
What is concept? and how does it effect theory?
A
A concept is a generalised idea about a class object that has been given a name. Concepts are an abstraction of reality and are the building blocks of theory.
4
Q
What is a literature review?
A
It critically analyses the published sources, or literature, on a particular topic.
It establishes the current knowledge of the topic.
