SOAN 2120 Lecture : geog2260 lec 1
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> observation - do not affect objective reality. Indirect knowledge (limits inquiry, someone told you something so you don"t want to do anymore research, leads to close mindedness, if we don"t question original knowledge we may be stuck in poor thinking. > tradition - info through what others tell us, the process of what others believe , info passed on through socialization, common knowledge. > authority -does not necessarily contend to reality, acceptance of new knowledge is determined on the hierarchy and status. Everything must be tested, just because someone is trusted and published does not mean that their info is accurate. Common errors of human inquiry and possible safeguards. Inaccurate observation y missing information solutions : using observation techniques to view the material multiple times, video camera. Overgeneralization y you"ve seen something happen multiple times so you will assume it will always happen, this may not be the case.