Evaluation Framework PDF
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This document provides an evaluation framework for theories, covering ways of knowing, scientific methods, alternative explanations, applications, and subjectivity. It includes questions and prompts to stimulate critical thinking and further inquiry.
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2023-09-03 Introduction Framework to evaluate theories Ways of knowing Subjective Gut feelings, internal verification, likely unscientific methods Objective Quantitative measurements, external verification, might be sc...
2023-09-03 Introduction Framework to evaluate theories Ways of knowing Subjective Gut feelings, internal verification, likely unscientific methods Objective Quantitative measurements, external verification, might be scientific methodology 1 2023-09-03 Memorize this! Evaluation framework 1. Scientific method ❑ Operational definitions in data collection? ❑ Falsifiable? ❑ Methods reliable? Valid? 2. Alternative explanations 3. Applications 4. Your subjectivity 1. Scientific methods ❑ Operational definitions in data collection? ✓ An observable and measureable statement of the variable ❑ Falsifiable? ✓ Can a theory be refuted by empirical testing? ❑ Are obtained findings reliable? ✓ The extent to which findings are consistent ❑ Validity? ✓ External - The extent to which the findings can be applied to other people, situations, settings 2 2023-09-03 https://www.chegg.com/writi ng/guides/research/types-of- validity-in-research/ No need to copy 2. Alternate explanations More than one explanation? Which one should we consider? 3 2023-09-03 3. Applications Putting it into operation Useable? Further inquiry? 4. Your subjectivity How do you feel about it (i.e., theory itself)? Tend – accept → fit our personal worldview (Johnson, Germer, Efran & Overton, 1988) Downside? Prefer theories that appeal to our present needs. What about other evidence? 4
