FAML 400 L03 Philosophies of Science Exam Questions and Answers
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Course
FAML 400
Institution
FAML 400
What is a philosophy or paradigm? - Answer-Beliefs that guide thinking.
philosophies of science = paradigm = worldview - Answer-the way you view the world or the way you view life.
Theories stem from three different paradigms (or world views). - Answer-positivism, interpretive, and conflict/c...
Positivism - Answer-*positive facts that we can discover
*a fact is a fact
*stems from the scientific revolution
*Objective facts, overlooks subjective
*The scientific method
*Laws of Science
*predict & control
Interpretive - Answer-It depends
Positivism History - Answer-*Dark Ages 1400-1500 church main authority
*Scientific Revolution 1500-1600
Characteristics of positivism - Answer-*ASK WHY?
*deterministic,
*Linear cause and effect x->y
why did "y" happen?:
x determines y
*Reductionistic
*Value free. Fact is a Fact.
*Tenets of Positivism
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