Kinesiology 2032A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Deductive Reasoning, Research Question, Comparator
30 Mar 2017
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E. g. the way we create a body of knowledge. Classification of disciplines using shared values o o. Fundamental principles - rely on evidence, hypotheses, theories, logic: means to enact these principles may vary. Presuppositions based on evidence and experience: necessary to inform a meaningful hypothesis. Relevant knowledge/data related to the hypothesis: meaningful knowledge in the context of the beliefs. Logic: valid reasoning towards a conclusion o. Knowledge: understanding gained through beliefs, evidence, and logic. A common framework for investigation and creation of knowledge. A formula (i. e. , disciplined means) to study the world. Originating from the "hard sciences" (like physics, chemistry, biology) as a way to investigate the natural world. Applies to matters of fact: not matters of value o o i. e. , the way things are, not the way they should be. Allows for an evidence-based factual description of phenomena. Results are never perfect, unquestionable, impossible to doubt. There will always be something we don"t/can"t know: degree of uncertainty o.
