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Which research paradigm is characterized by the use of numerical data and statistical analysis?
Which research paradigm is characterized by the use of numerical data and statistical analysis?
- Conversation Analysis
- Quantitative/Scientific Method (correct)
- Critical/Rhetorical
- Qualitative/Interpretive
A researcher aims to understand how individuals construct meaning through naturally occurring conversations. Which analytical approach aligns best with this research?
A researcher aims to understand how individuals construct meaning through naturally occurring conversations. Which analytical approach aligns best with this research?
- Critical/Rhetorical Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Qualitative/Interpretive Analysis
- Conversation Analysis (correct)
In the context of communication axioms, the concept that 'communication generally reduces entropy' implies what?
In the context of communication axioms, the concept that 'communication generally reduces entropy' implies what?
- A movement towards greater order and predictability. (correct)
- A decrease in predictability and organization.
- No change in the level of uncertainty or disorder.
- Increased uncertainty and disorder in a system.
Which communication axiom reflects the understanding that messages exchanged simultaneously convey information and define the nature of the relationship between communicators?
Which communication axiom reflects the understanding that messages exchanged simultaneously convey information and define the nature of the relationship between communicators?
A researcher is examining how a political campaign uses language to create a sense of shared identity and purpose among its supporters. Which analytical lens is most suitable for this research?
A researcher is examining how a political campaign uses language to create a sense of shared identity and purpose among its supporters. Which analytical lens is most suitable for this research?
In Narrative Theory, what does 'coherence' primarily refer to when evaluating a story?
In Narrative Theory, what does 'coherence' primarily refer to when evaluating a story?
What is the role of 'fidelity' in evaluating narrative credibility?
What is the role of 'fidelity' in evaluating narrative credibility?
In research, what does 'ontology' primarily explore?
In research, what does 'ontology' primarily explore?
Which attachment style is characterized by the phrase 'I'm OK, you're not OK'?
Which attachment style is characterized by the phrase 'I'm OK, you're not OK'?
A researcher formulates a testable statement predicting a relationship between two variables. According to the material, this statement is best described as a:
A researcher formulates a testable statement predicting a relationship between two variables. According to the material, this statement is best described as a:
Flashcards
Communication
Communication
Communication involves thought, symbols, and how we interpret those symbols.
Quantitative Method
Quantitative Method
Analyzes numerical data using statistical methods.
Qualitative Method
Qualitative Method
Focuses on subjective meanings and individual experiences.
Critical/Rhetorical Paradigm
Critical/Rhetorical Paradigm
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Conversation Analysis
Conversation Analysis
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Theory
Theory
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Syllogism
Syllogism
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Doxa
Doxa
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Episteme
Episteme
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God & Devil Terms
God & Devil Terms
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Study Notes
Axioms of Communication
- Communication comprises symbolic and non-symbolic elements
- Communication comprises verbal and nonverbal elements
- Communication comprises linguistic and non-linguistic elements
- Thought, symbol, and referent involved in communication
- Communication is inevitable in social contexts
- Communication occurs on both content and relationship levels
- Communication comprises both nature and nurture
- Communication generally reduces entropy
- Communication is a systematic process
- Communication is socially constructed and constructive
Paradigms
- Paradigms define how scholars conduct research and view the world, representing a collective set of research approaches
Quantitative - Scientific Method
- Employs numerical data and statistical analysis
- Involves statistics, graphs, surveys, variables, and is objective and empirical
Qualitative/Interpretive
- Focuses on subjective meanings and experiences
- Features narrative interpretation, subjectivity, social construction, reflexivity, observation, thick description, interviews, and ethnography (culture)
Critical/Rhetorical
- Analyzes power dynamics and ideologies, such as power dynamics, oppression, hegemony, values, power, and rhetoric
Conversation Analysis
- Studies the structure and patterns of conversations, especially naturally occurring interactions
Performance
- Explores communication as a performative act
Narrative Theory
- Collection of theories explaining how stories and storytelling structure and shape perceptions
- Stories shape human understanding, meaning-making, and interaction
Theory
- Well-supported explanation of why something happens, based on evidence and reasoning
Syllogism
- Form of reasoning where conclusions are drawn from two premises, with a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion
- Example: "All men are mortal; Socrates is a man; therefore, Socrates is mortal."
Chapter 6 - Definitions
- Doxa: Common beliefs or opinions
- Episteme: Structured knowledge and understanding
- Endoxa: Widely accepted opinions
Dramatistic Approach
- Symbolic Interactionism: Meaning is created through interactions
- Burke: Kenneth Burke's theories on dramatism
- God & Devil Terms: Words with strong positive or negative connotations
- Identification, Substance, Action: Concepts explaining alignment with others
Narrative Theory
- 13th Amendment documentary
- Coherence: Makes sense to us, as criteria for evaluating story credibility
- Fidelity: Evaluating story credibility; the ability of the receiver to produce an exact replica of a transmitted signal
Critical Approaches
- Marxist/Economic
- Feminist
- Critical Race
Other Approaches
- Queer
- Disability
- Environmental perspectives
Chapter 7 - Ethnography
- In-depth study of cultures through observation
- Reflexivity/Thick Description: Awareness of researcher bias
- Positionality: Influence of a researcher's identity
- Interviews: Structured conversations for qualitative data
- Autoethnography: Personal narrative combined with cultural analysis
Philosophical Assumptions
- Ontology: Study of being and reality, concerned with what is real or true
- Epistemology: Explores how we know what we know
- Positionality: Examines the researcher's perspective and how their background influences their research
Chapter 10 - Quantitative Ways of Knowing
- Theory: Systematic explanation of observed phenomena
- Hypothesis: Testable prediction derived from a theory
Variable
- Independent: Manipulated and changed variable
- Dependent: Measured variable, relies on something else/ outcome
Chapter 13 - Relational Communication2
- Biologically, psychologically, and socially
Attachment Styles
- Secure: "I ok your ok"
- Avoidant/Insecure: "I'm ok your not okay"
- Anxious: "I'm not okay, you are okay"
- Disorganized/Preoccupied: "I'm not okay, your not okay"
Social Penetration Theory
- Explains self-disclosure in relationships
Uncertainty Reduction Theory
- How individuals seek to reduce uncertainty in interactions
Affection Exchange Theory
- How affection is biologically and socially significant
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