Chapter 2 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Falsification
A
Gather evidence to invalidate a theory or hypothesis
2
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Qualification
A
Identify boundary conditions under which theory or hypothesis is true or untrue
3
Q
Deduction
A
Reasoning from general to specific
4
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Induction
A
Reasoning from specific to general
5
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Deduction problem
A
Theories can be proven false, but never completely true
6
Q
Induction problem
A
Never enough observations to come to a conclusion
7
Q
Deduction techniques
A
- reasoning by analogy
- applying functional analysis
- hypothetico-deductive method
- accounting for conflicts
- accounting for exceptions
8
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Inductive techniques
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- case studies
- paradoxical incidents
- analyzing practitioner’s rule of thumb
- serendipity
9
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APA Five General Principles
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1) Beneficence and Non-maleficence
2) Fidelity and Responsibility
3) Integrity
4) Justice
5) Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity
10
Q
Validation
A
Gather evidence to support or confirm a hypothesis or theory
