COM 351: Communication Theory.
Exam 1 Study Guide Questions
And Answers Latest Update
What is theory? ANS✔✔ a set of systematic informed hunches (ideas) about
the way things work. comes in sets.
hunches= ANS✔✔ ideas. ideas with logical connections, research efforts, &
reasoning
What are the 4 functions of theories? ANS✔✔ creation of message,
interpretation, process, response
What metaphors are often related to theories? ANS✔✔ Theories are: maps,
nets, lenses
Communication= ANS✔✔ the relational process of creating & interpreting
messages that elicit a response
How does theory & research connect with one another? ANS✔✔ the
connection between data gathering efforts best guided for research. circulation
between research, theory, and application.
Objective Theory= (list 6 characteristics) ANS✔✔ -explanation of data
-prediction of future events
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