Discuss some Problems in Establishing Objectivity in Social Science * Scientists have heralded ‘objectivity’ as their shibboleth‚ warranting a perceived superior or privileged position relative to other forms of knowing. George Simmel‚ (1858 – 1918) for example‚ saw objectivity as the greatest achievement of Western cultural history. In recent decades however‚ the ‘magnificent Minotaur’ of objectivity (Gouldner‚ 1961-62: 1) has been pushed back into its lair‚ accused of acting as a subterfuge
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A. S. (1985). Dictionary of psychology. New York: Penguin Books. Rosenthal‚ R.‚ & Rosnow‚ R. L. (1991). Essentials of behavioral research: Methods and data analysis (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill‚ Inc. Schmidt‚ F. L. (1996). Statistical significance testing and cumulative knowledge in psychology: Implications for training of researchers. Psychological Methods. doi:10.1037//1082-989X.1.2.115 Shaver‚ J Smalheiser‚ N. R. (2002). Informatics and hypothesis-driven research. Embo Reports. Whalberg‚ H
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The Comparative Method: systematic correspondences and comparative reconstruction; protolanguages Comparative reconstruction (CR) ′Similar words with similar meanings - in different languages (or with meanings which might oncehave been similar) may have descended from some common but now lost ancestor form. ′It is possible to reconstruct those earlier ancestral forms. ′Forms that are reconstructed rather than attested (i.e.‚ recorded in texts or inscriptions) are marked with an asterisk *in
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Science By DeMarcus Thomas September 11‚ 2012 What is the scientific method? The scientific method is a method for problem solving that has been used for generations. It is the best method for winnowing the truth from lies and delusion (Collins‚ 2012). The scientific method has been used for ages to solve the mysteries of the universe. Though we are not aware of it we use this method more often than we think. Consider this seemingly simple scenario. You arrive home late at night. You walk
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Research Methods by Comparison Information John Distler HR 301Research Paper 02/21/2014 Professor Gilbert Abstract Humans seek out solutions all the time and in order to find solutions some kind of research must be done. Research is defined as “a detailed study of a subject‚ especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding.” (Polonsky and Waller 2011) When most people think of conducting research they think it is done for educational
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BRM Tutorial 1 Answer following discussion questions: 1. Why should a manager know about research when the job entails managing people‚ products‚ events‚ environments and the like? 2. For what specific purpose is Basic Research important? 3. When is applied research‚ as distinct from basic research‚ useful? 4. Why is it important to be adept in handling the manager-researcher relationship? 5. Explain giving reasons which is more important – applied or basic research. 6. Give two specific
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RESEARCH METHODS VARIABLES AND HYPOTHESES Begin with stating the research question‚ the purpose of the research‚ the resources needed‚ and a plan for the research‚ including a model of the phenomenon under study. Where do research ideas come from? Curiosity; experience; need for deciding or acting; job; school; building on or contesting existing theory; available funding; etc. A preliminary research proposal‚ in one or two pages‚ a. states the research question b. states
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1. What is the phenomenon of interest and is it clearly stated for the reader? The phenomenon of interest is the experiences of children undergoing stressful testing such as colonoscopies. It is important to obtain information about their experiences in an effort to minimize anxiety. 2. What is the justification for using a qualitative method? A quantitative study cannot be used because information cannot be obtained objectively and results being tested cannot be measured. The qualitative method
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Features of a Fusion Welded Joint 1. 2 Joining and Assembly Distinguished Joining - welding‚ brazing‚ soldering‚ and adhesive bonding These processes form a permanent joint between parts Assembly - mechanical methods (usually) of fastening parts together Some of these methods allow for easy disassembly‚ while others do not 3 Welding Joining process in which two (or more) parts are coalesced at their contacting surfaces by application of heat and/or pressure Many welding processes are
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ESL Methods - English Language Teaching The field of linguistics and teaching in the 20th century is marked by the development of different foreign language teaching methods and approaches. Some have no or small following and others are widely used Although modern foreign language teaching has adopted completely new methods‚ the work of language professionals in the period between 1950 and 1980 contributed significantly to scientific views in the field of second language teaching and learning.
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