An approach to events that is characterised by freedom from interpretative bias/prejudice. It is a non-subjective approach based on the assumption that there is an external reality uncontaminated by internal interpretation.
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Replicability
Refers to the idea that good research should be able to be repeated and similar results achieved. Tied to the idea of reliability.
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Theory construction
Facts alone are meaningless. Refers to the idea that ideas/facts need to be constructed in order for them to make sense. From these facts, certain predictions can be made about the world around us.
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Hypothesis testing
Refers to the idea of checking whether theories are correct. This is done by forming a testable and unambiguous statement that can then be tested experimentally.
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Empirical methods
Refers to the idea that knowledge is gained through observation and the collection of facts through experimentation. All knowledge therefore comes from experience.
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Induction
This involves reasoning from the particular to the general (e.g. a scientist may observe instances of a natural phenomenon and come up with a general law/theory
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Deduction
Involves starting with a theory and looking for instances that confirm this
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Card 2
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Refers to the idea that good research should be able to be repeated and similar results achieved. Tied to the idea of reliability.
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Replicability
Card 3
Front
Facts alone are meaningless. Refers to the idea that ideas/facts need to be constructed in order for them to make sense. From these facts, certain predictions can be made about the world around us.
Back
Card 4
Front
Refers to the idea of checking whether theories are correct. This is done by forming a testable and unambiguous statement that can then be tested experimentally.
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Card 5
Front
Refers to the idea that knowledge is gained through observation and the collection of facts through experimentation. All knowledge therefore comes from experience.
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