CS235 Lecture 3: Knowledge, Paradigms, Theories
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Starting with assumptions about reality/how we can know the world, researchers determine research questions informed by theories/research: all is influenced by paradigms. Then determine methodological approach, particular methods including data collection strategies, etc. Then refer back to where they started with ontological and theoretical questions. Ontology refers to any philosophy or system of thought about what can be. Epistemology refers to philosophical theory of knowledge, consisting of. Methodology focused on the specific ways (methods) that can be used to attempts to answer questions about how we can know what we know, and whether this knowledge is reliable or not try to understand world better. Entire constellations of beliefs, values, techniques, etc. shared by a given scientific community. Evidence is empirical (based on the senses systematic objective observation) Purpose of theory is to generate hypotheses (deductive) Should use large samples of fixed behaviour patterns. Scientific reasoning testable hypothesis: researcher presumes a relationship ahead of time, then deduces.
