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COM 351 Exam 1 Questions And Answers Latest Update
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COM 351 Exam 1 Questions And Answers Latest Update
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COM 351 Exam 1 Questions AndAnswers Latest Update
Theory ANS✔✔ A set of systematic, informed hunches.
Behavioral Scientists ANS✔✔ Apply the scientific method to describe,
predict, and explain recurring forms of human behavior.
Interpretive Researchers ANS✔✔ Studies the ways in which symbolic forms
can be used to identify with people, or persuade them toward a certain point of
view.
Metaphysics ANS✔✔ The branch of philosophy that deals with the
fundamental nature of being. What does it mean to exist?
3 Branches of Metaphysics ANS✔✔ 1. Epistemology
2. Axiology
3. Ontology
Epistemology ANS✔✔ Deals with knowledge.
What is knowledge? Where does it come from?
Ontology ANS✔✔ Deals with reality.
What is reality? How does reality affect behavior?
, Axiology ANS✔✔ Deals with values.
What are good values?
Paradigm ANS✔✔ A school of thought or a way of thinking.
3 Primary Paradigms ANS✔✔ 1. Objective
2. Interpretive
3. Critical
How can the three paradigms be differentiated from one another? ANS✔✔
By their metaphysical assumptions.
Metaphysical Assumptions of Objective Paradigm (Behavioral Scientists)
ANS✔✔ Epistemology: There is 1 truth.
Ontology: Reality is based on what we can see.
Axiology: Value detachment/objectivity.
Metaphysical Assumptions of Interpretive Paradigm (Interpretive Researchers)
ANS✔✔ Epistemology: There are many truths.
Ontology: Reality is based on communication.
Axiology: Value thoughtfulness/interpretation.
Metaphysical Assumptions of Critical Paradigm: ANS✔✔ Epistemology:
Many truths; the powerless are more important than the powerful.
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