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What is a potential issue with relying on tradition and authority in research?
What is a potential issue with relying on tradition and authority in research?
What is the main purpose of replication in research studies?
What is the main purpose of replication in research studies?
What is the term for the illogical assumption that a random event is more likely to happen because it has not happened recently?
What is the term for the illogical assumption that a random event is more likely to happen because it has not happened recently?
What is a key difference between the modern and postmodern views of reality?
What is a key difference between the modern and postmodern views of reality?
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What is the main advantage of using large and representative samples in research?
What is the main advantage of using large and representative samples in research?
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Why must scientific assertions be both logical and empirical according to the text?
Why must scientific assertions be both logical and empirical according to the text?
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What is the definition of epistemology as per the text?
What is the definition of epistemology as per the text?
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Why might challenging widely accepted beliefs be difficult according to the text?
Why might challenging widely accepted beliefs be difficult according to the text?
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What can result from relying solely on experts outside their field as per the text?
What can result from relying solely on experts outside their field as per the text?
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Why should new knowledge be often versus understanding through generations as mentioned in the text?
Why should new knowledge be often versus understanding through generations as mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Tradition and Authority in Research
- Relying solely on tradition and authority can lead to stagnation and resistance to new ideas.
Purpose of Replication
- Replication confirms or refutes the findings of a study, increasing confidence in the results.
Gambler's Fallacy
- The gambler's fallacy is the misconception that a random event is more likely to occur because it hasn't happened recently.
Modern vs. Postmodern Views of Reality
- Modernity assumes a single, objective reality, while postmodernism emphasizes multiple, subjective realities.
Large and Representative Samples
- Large and representative samples enhance the generalizability of research findings to a wider population.
Scientific Assertions
- Scientific assertions must be logically sound and empirically supported; logic ensures coherence, while empirical evidence validates claims.
Epistemology Defined
- Epistemology is the study of knowledge; it examines how we acquire, validate, and justify our beliefs.
Challenging Widely Accepted Beliefs
- Challenging established ideas can be difficult due to the weight of tradition, authority, and the comfort of familiarity.
Relying on Experts Outside Their Field
- Relying on experts outside their field can lead to biased or misleading conclusions.
New Knowledge vs. Generations
- New knowledge should be actively sought, rather than passively inherited through generations; this ensures ongoing progress and avoids stagnation.
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Test your understanding of the key concepts covered in Chapter 1 about human inquiry and science, including looking for reality, the foundation of social science, and some dialectics of social research.
