SOAN 2120 Lecture : SOAN Lecture Note
20 Jan 2012
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Take a moment and imagine, as vividly as you can, a scientist at work. Science is- a set of logical and empirical methods (eg drawing inferences or deductions from hypotheses. A set of ideas based on theories put forth as scientific when they are not. Based on authority or sacred text, myths, legends, Often supported by selective use of anecdotes and intuition. The two pillars of science are: logica, observation. Theory is used to generate ideas about behaviour a research produces evidence for testing theories. Observations/ empirical data used to construct theory a derive theories from data. The scientific process involves and alternation of deduction and induction. Curiosity is the motivating forces behind scientific inquiry. Three views of reality: pre-modern view, modern view, postmodern view. Positivism: philosophy, auguste compte, rejects speculation, emphasizes positive facts, scientific knowledge is only true knowledge, test theories- fit the facts observed, note: many critics and is not the only way to look at research.
