This document provides an overview of psychology as a science and discusses various ways of knowing, including empirical and non-empirical methods. It describes science as empirical, objective, self-correcting, and tentative/progressive. Nonempirical ways of knowing like authority, logic, and common sense are discussed alongside their limitations, contrasting them with the empirical scientific method which relies on objective evidence over intuition.
The document discusses key concepts in the learning sciences and constructivism. It covers:
- The learning sciences encompass research from many fields and has basic assumptions about learning being active and requiring effective environments.
- Constructivism views learning as the active construction of knowledge by learners through experiences and interactions. There are two main forms - psychological focusing on individual cognition, and social emphasizing social interactions.
- Constructivist teaching focuses on complex authentic tasks, social negotiation, multiple perspectives, understanding knowledge construction, and student ownership of learning.
Ethics of Science and Scientific Misconduct.pptxMelkamAndargie
The document discusses ethics in science and scientific misconduct. It covers key topics such as the importance of ethics in guiding scientific investigations and ensuring reliable knowledge. Scientific misconduct is defined as violating standards of conduct and includes fabrication, falsification and plagiarism. Common types of misconduct include misappropriation of ideas, plagiarism, improper authorship and falsification of data. Consequences of misconduct can be severe for individuals, institutions and society. Whistleblowers who expose misconduct also face negative consequences.
The historical influences of psychology PSY/310Rose Ezell
The document discusses the historical influences of psychology from ancient Greek philosophy to modern research and clinical practice. It describes how early philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, Locke, and Descartes influenced the development of epistemology and the debate around empiricism versus rationalism. Major figures that advanced the field include Darwin, Wundt, Freud, and James. Experimental methods were established for mapping the brain and measuring sensory experiences. The discovery of neurotransmitters led to new understandings in psychopharmacology. The DSM standardizes diagnosis and treatment.
This document discusses several theories of career choice, including Holland's theory of vocational personalities, Gottfredson's theory of circumscription and compromise, and social-cognitive career theory. It explains key aspects of each theory, such as Holland's six career personality types and Gottfredson's stages of career development from childhood through adolescence. The document also covers Parson's theory of matching talents to careers and Krumboltz's theory emphasizing dealing with changing social factors and career opportunities. Overall, the theories aim to improve understanding of career decision-making and guidance.
Heinz considers stealing a rare and expensive drug that could save his dying wife's life. The druggist who owns the drug refuses to lower the price, which Heinz cannot afford. Heinz has tried every legal avenue to get the money but has only raised half of what is needed. Faced with his wife's impending death, Heinz debates whether to steal the drug as a last resort to save her.
Karen Horney's theory: Neurotic, Neurotic Needs,Coping Strategies, Self Theory and Womb envy.
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• Feist, J. & Feist, G. (2009). Theories of personality (7th ed.). USA: McGraw−Hill Companies
• Tria, D. & Limpingco. (2007). Personality (3rd ed.). Quezon City, Philippines: Ken Inc.
• Daniel, V. Object relations theory. Retrieved as of 2016 from https://www.sonoma.edu/users/d/daniels/objectrelations.html
Other references:
• Cervone, D. & Pervine, L. (2013). Personality: Theory and research (12th ed.). USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Cloninger, S. (2004). Theories of personality: Understanding persons (4th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.
• Ryckman, R. (2008).Theories of personality (9th ed.). USA: Thomson Wadsworth
Here are the elements of the research title identified:
Aim: To determine/identify/explore
Topic: The specific variables, phenomena, or topics being studied
Place: The location where the research will be conducted
Period: The time frame of the study
Population: The people, samples, or sources of data for the study
The document discusses key concepts in the learning sciences and constructivism. It covers:
- The learning sciences encompass research from many fields and has basic assumptions about learning being active and requiring effective environments.
- Constructivism views learning as the active construction of knowledge by learners through experiences and interactions. There are two main forms - psychological focusing on individual cognition, and social emphasizing social interactions.
- Constructivist teaching focuses on complex authentic tasks, social negotiation, multiple perspectives, understanding knowledge construction, and student ownership of learning.
Ethics of Science and Scientific Misconduct.pptxMelkamAndargie
The document discusses ethics in science and scientific misconduct. It covers key topics such as the importance of ethics in guiding scientific investigations and ensuring reliable knowledge. Scientific misconduct is defined as violating standards of conduct and includes fabrication, falsification and plagiarism. Common types of misconduct include misappropriation of ideas, plagiarism, improper authorship and falsification of data. Consequences of misconduct can be severe for individuals, institutions and society. Whistleblowers who expose misconduct also face negative consequences.
The historical influences of psychology PSY/310Rose Ezell
The document discusses the historical influences of psychology from ancient Greek philosophy to modern research and clinical practice. It describes how early philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, Locke, and Descartes influenced the development of epistemology and the debate around empiricism versus rationalism. Major figures that advanced the field include Darwin, Wundt, Freud, and James. Experimental methods were established for mapping the brain and measuring sensory experiences. The discovery of neurotransmitters led to new understandings in psychopharmacology. The DSM standardizes diagnosis and treatment.
This document discusses several theories of career choice, including Holland's theory of vocational personalities, Gottfredson's theory of circumscription and compromise, and social-cognitive career theory. It explains key aspects of each theory, such as Holland's six career personality types and Gottfredson's stages of career development from childhood through adolescence. The document also covers Parson's theory of matching talents to careers and Krumboltz's theory emphasizing dealing with changing social factors and career opportunities. Overall, the theories aim to improve understanding of career decision-making and guidance.
Heinz considers stealing a rare and expensive drug that could save his dying wife's life. The druggist who owns the drug refuses to lower the price, which Heinz cannot afford. Heinz has tried every legal avenue to get the money but has only raised half of what is needed. Faced with his wife's impending death, Heinz debates whether to steal the drug as a last resort to save her.
Karen Horney's theory: Neurotic, Neurotic Needs,Coping Strategies, Self Theory and Womb envy.
Slides are made for educational purpose only.
Reference is included at the end of the slides.
If you find this useful, don't forget to hit 'love.'
• Feist, J. & Feist, G. (2009). Theories of personality (7th ed.). USA: McGraw−Hill Companies
• Tria, D. & Limpingco. (2007). Personality (3rd ed.). Quezon City, Philippines: Ken Inc.
• Daniel, V. Object relations theory. Retrieved as of 2016 from https://www.sonoma.edu/users/d/daniels/objectrelations.html
Other references:
• Cervone, D. & Pervine, L. (2013). Personality: Theory and research (12th ed.). USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Cloninger, S. (2004). Theories of personality: Understanding persons (4th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.
• Ryckman, R. (2008).Theories of personality (9th ed.). USA: Thomson Wadsworth
Here are the elements of the research title identified:
Aim: To determine/identify/explore
Topic: The specific variables, phenomena, or topics being studied
Place: The location where the research will be conducted
Period: The time frame of the study
Population: The people, samples, or sources of data for the study
The document provides guidance on writing an editorial. An editorial is a newspaper article that gives an opinion on a topical issue to influence public opinion and potentially cause action. It presents an argument and tries to persuade readers to think the same way. An effective editorial has an introduction stating the issue, body with reasons to support the stance, and conclusion recapping the opinion. It also addresses opposing viewpoints. The sample editorial is about moving the high school awards ceremony to the evening to allow more parent attendance. It takes the position this is a good idea, provides three reasons supported by evidence, and concludes students and faculty should support the change.
Module 8: Kohlberg's Stage of Moral DevelopmentKaren Acuario
The document describes a moral dilemma faced by a man named Heinz. His wife has a type of cancer that can potentially be treated by a newly discovered drug. However, the drug is very expensive, costing $4,000 for a small dose. Heinz is only able to raise $2,000 from friends and family. When he asks the druggist to lower the price or allow payment later, the druggist refuses. Considering every legal option has failed, Heinz contemplates stealing the drug from the store to save his wife's life. The document poses the question of whether Heinz should steal the drug or not.
An effective thesis statement should:
1) Make an argument about a debatable topic without asking a question.
2) Be specific about the topic and position rather than vague.
3) Anticipate and address counterarguments, such as using qualifying words like "although."
4) Avoid first-person language and state the position as a fact to be proven.
5) Be willing to change and shift as research and drafting progresses.
The document discusses three theories of truth:
1. Correspondence theory proposes that a proposition is true if it corresponds to the facts in reality. It has strengths in simplicity and appealing to common sense but weaknesses in linguistic issues and circular reasoning.
2. Coherence theory states that a proposition is true if it coheres with other propositions taken to be true. It has strengths in explaining mathematical truths but weaknesses in also falling victim to circular reasoning.
3. Pragmatism holds that a proposition is true if believing it has practical consequences and "works". William James defined truth as ideas that help us get into satisfactory relations with our experiences.
Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory proposes that personality develops through eight stages of psychosocial crises from infancy to late adulthood. In each stage, the person experiences a crisis which can result in a healthy outcome through resolving that crisis or an unhealthy outcome by failing to achieve that resolution. The stages involve developing competencies in the areas of trust, autonomy, initiative, industry, identity, intimacy, generativity, and integrity. Erikson believed that how we navigate these stages influences our development and interactions throughout our lives.
The document provides an introduction to a study that aims to determine the factors affecting career preferences among senior high school students. It discusses the background and context of the problem, which includes various socioeconomic, political, and financial crises faced by the country. It then states the objectives and scope of the study, which are to identify the key factors influencing students' career choices, such as their socio-demographic characteristics, top three career interests, and preferences related to childhood aspirations, family, peers, values and anticipated challenges. The theoretical framework draws from Donald Super's theory of vocational development and David Tiedeman's self-development approach to career decision-making.
Viktor Frankl was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist who founded logotherapy. Some key points about him:
- He survived Nazi concentration camps and drew upon his experiences to develop logotherapy, which focuses on a person's will to find meaning.
- His most influential work, Man's Search for Meaning, analyzed how even in terrible circumstances like concentration camps, finding meaning in life allows one to endure suffering.
- Logotherapy contends that the primary human motivation is to search for meaning rather than pleasure or power. The therapist helps clients discover meaning rather than prescribe it.
- Frankl made major contributions to existential philosophy and psychotherapy through his emphasis on meaning and fulfillment as central to
Importance of Research in Daily Life.pptxJaymarGalag1
Here are 3 potential research topics with brief explanations:
1. Factors influencing student motivation and engagement in online learning.
This topic would use a qualitative research approach like surveys and interviews to understand students' experiences with online learning during the pandemic, what helps or hinders their motivation to learn remotely, and how schools and teachers can better support remote student engagement.
2. Impact of school nutrition programs on academic performance.
This topic could use a quantitative research method like comparing test scores between students who participate in school meal programs versus those who don't, while controlling for other variables, to analyze how adequate nutrition influences academic outcomes. Survey and interview data could also provide context.
3. Community perceptions of local environmental issues.
This document discusses research ethics and the role of ethics review committees. It outlines guiding ethical principles like autonomy, beneficence and justice. It presents examples of ethical issues in research like falsifying data, plagiarism, and failing to obtain informed consent. Unethical practices amount to scientific misconduct. The role of ethics review committees is to ensure research follows ethical standards and protects participants. Researchers must obtain approval from these committees before starting data collection.
NTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MARKET Financial market is where financial securities like stocks and bonds and commodities like valuable metals are exchanged at efficient market prices. Efficient market prices means the unbiased price that reflects belief at collective speculation of all investors about the future prospect. The trading of stocks and bonds in the financial market can take directly between buyers and sellers or by medium of stock exchange. Financial market can be domestic or international. MONEY MARKETS Money market is a centre for Money market become a dealing mainly of a short term component of the financial character, in monetary assets; markets for assets involved in it meets the short-term short term borrowing, lending, requirements of the borrowers buying and selling with original and provides liquidity or cash maturities of one year or less. to lenders.
This document defines various fields of science, providing brief descriptions of the topics studied in each one. Some of the sciences mentioned include bacteriology, the study of bacteria in relation to disease; biochemistry, the study of organic chemistry in organisms; biology, the study of living organisms; botany, the scientific study of plant life; chemistry, the science of matter and its interactions; computer science, the systematic study of computing systems; ecology, the study of organism interactions and environment; engineering, the practical application of science; genetics, the science of genes and heredity; geology, the science of the Earth; marine biology, the study of ocean life; medicine, maintaining and restoring health; meteorology, the study of weather
Kohlberg's theory proposes 3 levels of moral reasoning development:
1) Preconventional - reasoning based on rewards/punishment
2) Conventional - reasoning focuses on obeying rules and pleasing others
3) Postconventional - reasoning considers universal ethical principles over laws.
Each level contains 2 stages that represent increasing sophistication. Kohlberg assessed moral reasoning using hypothetical dilemmas like whether a man should steal a drug to save his dying wife. His theory was influential but faced some criticism for being too focused on Western justice perspectives rather than ethics of care.
The document provides guidance on writing a research title. It states that a research title should summarize the main topic and key variables being studied in a concise way. Titles should be around 12-15 words to be effective. Examples of good titles are given, such as "Modern Counseling: Freudian Theory with a New Face" for a study on the influence of psychoanalysis on counseling. Guidelines are given that the title should reflect the general problem or variable being investigated by the research. Sources for topic ideas can come from theories, prior research, and personal experiences. Developing a title requires narrowing a topic to be sufficiently focused and manageable for a research study.
Traditional vs. contemporary science and technology
- Traditional tools included the abacus and Morse code, while contemporary tools include scientific calculators and laptops.
- Fields of study have expanded from chemistry to include biochemistry, which studies chemical processes in living organisms.
- Technology has become more complex, as seen in the Apollo 8 spacecraft having 5.6 million parts compared to automobiles today containing around 14,000 parts on average.
- Scientific research now requires large teams and facilities rather than individual work, and the number of scientific publications has grown exponentially in the last centuries.
Kohlberg's theory of moral development proposes three distinct levels of moral reasoning - preconventional, conventional, and postconventional - each with two stages. At the preconventional level, reasoning is based on external rewards/punishments (stage 1) or mutual benefit (stage 2). The conventional level focuses on pleasing others (stage 3) or following rules/laws (stage 4). The highest postconventional level considers universal ethical principles of justice and human rights (stage 5) or self-chosen moral principles (stage 6). Kohlberg assessed moral reasoning using hypothetical dilemmas like whether a man should steal a drug to save his dying wife.
Kohlberg's theory of moral development proposes that morality progresses through six stages within three levels - preconventional, conventional, and postconventional. At the earliest preconventional level, morality is based on obedience and self-interest. The conventional level focuses on maintaining social norms and relationships. The highest postconventional level assesses morality based on abstract ethical principles and social contracts. Kohlberg used moral dilemmas like the Heinz dilemma to study people's reasoning and classify it within his six stages of moral development.
This document contains summaries of several key branches of philosophy including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, politics, aesthetics, and education. Metaphysics is the study of existence and reality. Epistemology is the study of knowledge and how it is acquired. Ethics examines concepts of right and wrong action. Politics applies ethics to social groups. Aesthetics explores the nature and purpose of art. The quotes on education emphasize the importance of developing judgment, virtue, and wisdom through education rather than just accumulating knowledge.
A brief presentation describing Tenacity, a ruby gem that provides a database client independent way of managing relationships between models backed by different databases.
Polyglot Persistence - Two Great Tastes That Taste Great TogetherJohn Wood
The days of the relational database being a one-stop-shop for all of your persistence needs are over. Although NoSQL databases address some issues that can’t be addressed by relational databases, the opposite is true as well. The relational database offers an unparalleled feature set and rock solid stability. One cannot underestimate the importance of using the right tool for the job, and for some jobs, one tool is not enough. This talk focuses on the strength and weaknesses of both relational and NoSQL databases, the benefits and challenges of polyglot persistence, and examples of polyglot persistence in the wild.
These slides were presented at WindyCityDB 2010.
The document provides guidance on writing an editorial. An editorial is a newspaper article that gives an opinion on a topical issue to influence public opinion and potentially cause action. It presents an argument and tries to persuade readers to think the same way. An effective editorial has an introduction stating the issue, body with reasons to support the stance, and conclusion recapping the opinion. It also addresses opposing viewpoints. The sample editorial is about moving the high school awards ceremony to the evening to allow more parent attendance. It takes the position this is a good idea, provides three reasons supported by evidence, and concludes students and faculty should support the change.
Module 8: Kohlberg's Stage of Moral DevelopmentKaren Acuario
The document describes a moral dilemma faced by a man named Heinz. His wife has a type of cancer that can potentially be treated by a newly discovered drug. However, the drug is very expensive, costing $4,000 for a small dose. Heinz is only able to raise $2,000 from friends and family. When he asks the druggist to lower the price or allow payment later, the druggist refuses. Considering every legal option has failed, Heinz contemplates stealing the drug from the store to save his wife's life. The document poses the question of whether Heinz should steal the drug or not.
An effective thesis statement should:
1) Make an argument about a debatable topic without asking a question.
2) Be specific about the topic and position rather than vague.
3) Anticipate and address counterarguments, such as using qualifying words like "although."
4) Avoid first-person language and state the position as a fact to be proven.
5) Be willing to change and shift as research and drafting progresses.
The document discusses three theories of truth:
1. Correspondence theory proposes that a proposition is true if it corresponds to the facts in reality. It has strengths in simplicity and appealing to common sense but weaknesses in linguistic issues and circular reasoning.
2. Coherence theory states that a proposition is true if it coheres with other propositions taken to be true. It has strengths in explaining mathematical truths but weaknesses in also falling victim to circular reasoning.
3. Pragmatism holds that a proposition is true if believing it has practical consequences and "works". William James defined truth as ideas that help us get into satisfactory relations with our experiences.
Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory proposes that personality develops through eight stages of psychosocial crises from infancy to late adulthood. In each stage, the person experiences a crisis which can result in a healthy outcome through resolving that crisis or an unhealthy outcome by failing to achieve that resolution. The stages involve developing competencies in the areas of trust, autonomy, initiative, industry, identity, intimacy, generativity, and integrity. Erikson believed that how we navigate these stages influences our development and interactions throughout our lives.
The document provides an introduction to a study that aims to determine the factors affecting career preferences among senior high school students. It discusses the background and context of the problem, which includes various socioeconomic, political, and financial crises faced by the country. It then states the objectives and scope of the study, which are to identify the key factors influencing students' career choices, such as their socio-demographic characteristics, top three career interests, and preferences related to childhood aspirations, family, peers, values and anticipated challenges. The theoretical framework draws from Donald Super's theory of vocational development and David Tiedeman's self-development approach to career decision-making.
Viktor Frankl was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist who founded logotherapy. Some key points about him:
- He survived Nazi concentration camps and drew upon his experiences to develop logotherapy, which focuses on a person's will to find meaning.
- His most influential work, Man's Search for Meaning, analyzed how even in terrible circumstances like concentration camps, finding meaning in life allows one to endure suffering.
- Logotherapy contends that the primary human motivation is to search for meaning rather than pleasure or power. The therapist helps clients discover meaning rather than prescribe it.
- Frankl made major contributions to existential philosophy and psychotherapy through his emphasis on meaning and fulfillment as central to
Importance of Research in Daily Life.pptxJaymarGalag1
Here are 3 potential research topics with brief explanations:
1. Factors influencing student motivation and engagement in online learning.
This topic would use a qualitative research approach like surveys and interviews to understand students' experiences with online learning during the pandemic, what helps or hinders their motivation to learn remotely, and how schools and teachers can better support remote student engagement.
2. Impact of school nutrition programs on academic performance.
This topic could use a quantitative research method like comparing test scores between students who participate in school meal programs versus those who don't, while controlling for other variables, to analyze how adequate nutrition influences academic outcomes. Survey and interview data could also provide context.
3. Community perceptions of local environmental issues.
This document discusses research ethics and the role of ethics review committees. It outlines guiding ethical principles like autonomy, beneficence and justice. It presents examples of ethical issues in research like falsifying data, plagiarism, and failing to obtain informed consent. Unethical practices amount to scientific misconduct. The role of ethics review committees is to ensure research follows ethical standards and protects participants. Researchers must obtain approval from these committees before starting data collection.
NTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MARKET Financial market is where financial securities like stocks and bonds and commodities like valuable metals are exchanged at efficient market prices. Efficient market prices means the unbiased price that reflects belief at collective speculation of all investors about the future prospect. The trading of stocks and bonds in the financial market can take directly between buyers and sellers or by medium of stock exchange. Financial market can be domestic or international. MONEY MARKETS Money market is a centre for Money market become a dealing mainly of a short term component of the financial character, in monetary assets; markets for assets involved in it meets the short-term short term borrowing, lending, requirements of the borrowers buying and selling with original and provides liquidity or cash maturities of one year or less. to lenders.
This document defines various fields of science, providing brief descriptions of the topics studied in each one. Some of the sciences mentioned include bacteriology, the study of bacteria in relation to disease; biochemistry, the study of organic chemistry in organisms; biology, the study of living organisms; botany, the scientific study of plant life; chemistry, the science of matter and its interactions; computer science, the systematic study of computing systems; ecology, the study of organism interactions and environment; engineering, the practical application of science; genetics, the science of genes and heredity; geology, the science of the Earth; marine biology, the study of ocean life; medicine, maintaining and restoring health; meteorology, the study of weather
Kohlberg's theory proposes 3 levels of moral reasoning development:
1) Preconventional - reasoning based on rewards/punishment
2) Conventional - reasoning focuses on obeying rules and pleasing others
3) Postconventional - reasoning considers universal ethical principles over laws.
Each level contains 2 stages that represent increasing sophistication. Kohlberg assessed moral reasoning using hypothetical dilemmas like whether a man should steal a drug to save his dying wife. His theory was influential but faced some criticism for being too focused on Western justice perspectives rather than ethics of care.
The document provides guidance on writing a research title. It states that a research title should summarize the main topic and key variables being studied in a concise way. Titles should be around 12-15 words to be effective. Examples of good titles are given, such as "Modern Counseling: Freudian Theory with a New Face" for a study on the influence of psychoanalysis on counseling. Guidelines are given that the title should reflect the general problem or variable being investigated by the research. Sources for topic ideas can come from theories, prior research, and personal experiences. Developing a title requires narrowing a topic to be sufficiently focused and manageable for a research study.
Traditional vs. contemporary science and technology
- Traditional tools included the abacus and Morse code, while contemporary tools include scientific calculators and laptops.
- Fields of study have expanded from chemistry to include biochemistry, which studies chemical processes in living organisms.
- Technology has become more complex, as seen in the Apollo 8 spacecraft having 5.6 million parts compared to automobiles today containing around 14,000 parts on average.
- Scientific research now requires large teams and facilities rather than individual work, and the number of scientific publications has grown exponentially in the last centuries.
Kohlberg's theory of moral development proposes three distinct levels of moral reasoning - preconventional, conventional, and postconventional - each with two stages. At the preconventional level, reasoning is based on external rewards/punishments (stage 1) or mutual benefit (stage 2). The conventional level focuses on pleasing others (stage 3) or following rules/laws (stage 4). The highest postconventional level considers universal ethical principles of justice and human rights (stage 5) or self-chosen moral principles (stage 6). Kohlberg assessed moral reasoning using hypothetical dilemmas like whether a man should steal a drug to save his dying wife.
Kohlberg's theory of moral development proposes that morality progresses through six stages within three levels - preconventional, conventional, and postconventional. At the earliest preconventional level, morality is based on obedience and self-interest. The conventional level focuses on maintaining social norms and relationships. The highest postconventional level assesses morality based on abstract ethical principles and social contracts. Kohlberg used moral dilemmas like the Heinz dilemma to study people's reasoning and classify it within his six stages of moral development.
This document contains summaries of several key branches of philosophy including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, politics, aesthetics, and education. Metaphysics is the study of existence and reality. Epistemology is the study of knowledge and how it is acquired. Ethics examines concepts of right and wrong action. Politics applies ethics to social groups. Aesthetics explores the nature and purpose of art. The quotes on education emphasize the importance of developing judgment, virtue, and wisdom through education rather than just accumulating knowledge.
A brief presentation describing Tenacity, a ruby gem that provides a database client independent way of managing relationships between models backed by different databases.
Polyglot Persistence - Two Great Tastes That Taste Great TogetherJohn Wood
The days of the relational database being a one-stop-shop for all of your persistence needs are over. Although NoSQL databases address some issues that can’t be addressed by relational databases, the opposite is true as well. The relational database offers an unparalleled feature set and rock solid stability. One cannot underestimate the importance of using the right tool for the job, and for some jobs, one tool is not enough. This talk focuses on the strength and weaknesses of both relational and NoSQL databases, the benefits and challenges of polyglot persistence, and examples of polyglot persistence in the wild.
These slides were presented at WindyCityDB 2010.
CouchDB has several features that help it stand out from the other databases in this rapidly growing field. Incremental map/reduce, peer to peer replication, mobile device synchronization, a realtime update feed, and the ability to host an application in the database itself (also known as a Couchapp) are just a few. See how companies such as the BBC, Radical Dynamic, Signal, and Incandescent Software are using CouchDB to solve their real world challenges.
Exploratory and descriptive research michaelsmashbell5234
This document discusses exploratory and descriptive research. Exploratory research is conducted when a problem is not clearly defined, and helps determine the best research design. It aims to satisfy curiosity, test feasibility of further study, and develop methods. Descriptive research describes characteristics of a population or phenomenon, addressing the "what" question. It observes, describes, and documents aspects of a situation naturally occurring through questionnaires, interviews, and observation. Both research types draw only cautious conclusions given their fundamental nature.
Exploratory research is useful when researchers lack clarity on problems and objectives. It allows researchers to develop clearer concepts, establish priorities, define operations, and improve research design. The primary goal is to gain insights and understanding of the problem. Information needs are loosely defined and the process is flexible. Descriptive research assumes prior knowledge of the problem situation. The goals are to describe characteristics or functions, with clearly defined information needs and a pre-planned, structured design. Survey research encompasses any measurement using questions, from short forms to in-depth interviews. Diagnostic research aims to describe characteristics or frequencies of groups, with a rigid design similar to surveys to describe, analyze, interpret, and suggest remedies. Experimental research tests hypotheses through replication,
Explanatory research - Research Methodology - Manu Melwin Joymanumelwin
This document discusses explanatory research and provides examples. Explanatory research aims to explain why events occur and test theories. It allows testing of specific theories and amendments to previous theories. One example tests a theory about reducing campus crime by limiting library access. Another analyzes the correlation between a region's migrant population share and support for anti-immigration initiatives in a Swiss referendum to see if attitudes towards migration relate to exposure to migrants. The research questions examine relationships between variables to help explain phenomena.
This document discusses different methods of acquiring knowledge and paradigms for social research. It outlines four main methods of acquiring knowledge: tenacity, authority, a priori, and science. It then contrasts the positivist and interpretivist paradigms for social research. The scientific method is also summarized, including identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, deductive reasoning, and testing hypotheses. The aims of science are described as description, explanation, and prediction.
This document provides information about an Advanced Research Methods course, including the course content and evaluation methods. The course covers topics such as introduction to research, literature review, research design, data analysis, and writing conclusions. Students will be evaluated based on a mini research project, research proposal, article review, and final exam. The course aims to teach students a systematic approach to conducting research through objective and empirical methods.
This document discusses different aspects of science as a way of knowing. It explains that science involves observing phenomena to develop facts, and emphasizes doubt and questioning existing beliefs. While science is a powerful way to evaluate knowledge, it also discusses other ways of knowing like tenacity, authority, reason, and common sense. The document then outlines different scientific approaches like naturalistic observation, correlation, experimentation, post-hoc analysis, and qualitative and quantitative methods. Overall, it provides an overview of what science is and different methodologies used.
The document discusses worldviews and science. It defines a worldview as a set of fundamental beliefs that provide a basic understanding of reality and encompasses one's entire perspective and knowledge. A worldview includes beliefs about the universe, humanity, God, and the future. The document also defines science as a disciplined attempt to understand what exists and how things work based on evidence and observation. It discusses the history and philosophy of science and different scientific methods. The role of science in the classroom is also examined, emphasizing how history provides context for concepts and shows science as a human endeavor.
SCIENTIFIC METHOD OF RESEARCH & ITS SPECIAL FEATURES (BRM)Osama Yousaf
The document outlines 7 key characteristics of the scientific method:
1. Empirical - concerned with observable realities through sensory experiences to generate knowledge.
2. Verifiable - observations are verified again to confirm or refute previous findings.
3. Cumulative - researchers build upon existing bodies of knowledge to advance understanding.
4. Deterministic - scientists seek to identify causal relationships and explain phenomena through logic rather than chance.
5. Ethical and ideological neutrality - conclusions must be objective and based on empirical data, not personal biases.
6. Statistical generalization - sampling aims for findings that generalize beyond specific settings.
7. Rationalism - explanations are logically reasoned through deductive and inductive logic rather
Scientific research and it's characteristics- Methods of acquiring knowledge, Intuition, Authority, Rationalism, Empiricism, The Role of the Scientist in Psychological Research, curiosity, patience, objectivity, tolerant of change, induction, deduction, Characteristics of Scientific research, Control, Operationalism, Replication and summary
Astronomy is primarily an observational science where scientists cannot actively experiment on celestial objects. Scientists use large surveys to collect data on many objects to look for variations. Population studies examine limited groups that share properties to see how features relate. Coordinate systems like altitude-azimuth and right ascension-declination are used to precisely map the positions of stars and other objects in the sky.
Science is an expanding body of knowledge developed through a process of inquiry using observation, experimentation, and logical reasoning. It is a way of thinking and perceiving the world rationally. India's constitution recognizes the importance of developing a scientific temperament among citizens. Science involves making hypotheses based on patterns observed in nature, devising models to explain phenomena, and using experiments to verify or falsify theories. It is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field that uses empirical evidence and is tentative in nature, with scientific knowledge being subject to change.
Psychology as a Science
Is Psychology A Science?
Essay about Definition of Psychology
The Science of Psychology Essay
Essay about Psychology is a Science
Is Psychology A Science?
Is Psychology A Science?
Is Psychology A Science?
The Science of Psychology Essay
What Is Psychology A Science
This document summarizes key aspects of experimental psychology and the scientific method discussed in Chapter 1 of the textbook. It covers how experimental psychology uses the scientific method to obtain knowledge about psychological processes, in contrast to commonsense psychology. The scientific method involves gathering observable data, developing theories, using objective and rational reasoning, challenging hypotheses through attempts to falsify rather than verify them, and replicating experimental procedures. Psychology experiments aim to demonstrate cause-and-effect relationships between treatment conditions and behaviors by applying different treatments and measuring outcomes. The four main sections of a psychological report are also summarized.
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2. What is Science?
Science = a process or method for generating a
body of knowledge.
A logic of inquiry… a way of knowing… a problem-
solving activity.
Science relies on objective and empirical facts.
Goals of science include:
Description and discovery or regularities.
Development of theories that explain facts and laws.
3. Ways of knowing about behavior
Psychology – What are we studying?
The science of human (and animal)
behavior…
So, how do we learn about behavior?
There different ways to approach the
study of human behavior, and these
methods are the basis of psychological
research.
4. Ways of Knowing
Nonempirical Methods:
Nonempirical = not based on experience or
observation.
Authority –
A respected person tells us about a phenomenon and
we believe it to be true.
(e.g.) Our parents tell us that if we don’t wear socks, we’ll get
a cold.
(e.g.) The U.S. government tells us that Neil Armstrong
walked on the moon.
5. Ways of Knowing
Nonempirical Methods, cont.:
Problems with Authority –
Authorities can be wrong.
The history of science shows a struggle
between intellectual freedom and dogmas of
authority.
(e.g.) Galileo correctly thought that the earth
moves around the sun, but his contemporaries
rejected his findings.
6. Ways of Knowing
Nonempirical Methods, cont.:
Logic –
1. All humans are mortal.
2. John is human.
3. Therefore, John is mortal.
These statements are logical in that if the first two
are true, the third follows logically.
This statement is logical and true, but just because
a statement follows logically doesn’t always make it
a true statement.
7. Ways of Knowing
Nonempirical Methods, cont.:
Problems with Logic –
The truth of this logical series of statements depends on the
accuracy or truthfulness of the very first statement.
Logical statements can be true but don’t have to be.
Consider this statement:
All college professors are nerds.
Kristen Rost is a college professor.
Therefore, Kristen Rost is a nerd.
Logic is no substitute for empirical evidence.
You can logically conclude I am a nerd based on this
statement. But to truly know if I’m a nerd, you’ll have to
observe me over the course of the semester…
8. Ways of Knowing
Empirical Methods:
Empirical = based on experience or
observation.
Empirical methods of knowing are either:
1. Intuitive
2. Scientific
9. Ways of Knowing
Empirical Methods, cont.:
Intuition –
Spontaneous, instinctive perception that does not
based on reason.
We use intuition to make decisions all the time.
(e.g.) You see an angry man in the subway, you intuitively
know to stay away.
How is intuition empirical (how is it based in
experience)?
10. Ways of Knowing
Empirical Methods, cont.:
Common Sense -
A more practical kind of intuition; ability to
agree with a large group of people.
(e.g.) It is common sense in Western societies
that you show respect for someone by looking
him/her straight in the eye.
How is intuition empirical (how is it based in
experience)?
11. Ways of Knowing
Empirical Methods, cont.:
Problems with Common Sense –
Common sense methods/ideas change
across times and places.
(e.g.) It used to be common sense in Christianity
that “true believers” must go to church on
Sundays. Nowadays, common sense tells us that
you don't have to go to church every Sunday to
be a “true believer”.
12. Ways of Knowing
Empirical Methods, cont.:
Problems with Common Sense –
Common sense is pragmatic, but no attempt is
made to verify if the common belief is in fact true.
Any instance of success based on common sense
is seen as proof of it.
As long as a certain practice works, the practice is
maintained and the theory behind it is considered
true.
But, just because a practice is common sense and
works, does not help us predict when it will work
and when it won’t.
(e.g.) Having a common sense idea of how to treat children does not tell
you how to treat children with certain developmental disabilities, such as
Autism.
13. Ways of Knowing
Empirical Methods, cont.:
Scientific knowledge and findings often
oppose common sense notions, and are
counterintuitive.
Example:
Intuition: obese people always tend to eat more.
Scientific Results: the amount of food consumed
by obese people tends to depend on external
cues (such as availability of food).
If considerable effort is involved in obtaining food,
obese people are less likely than normal weight
people to obtain and eat the food.
14. Ways of Knowing
Empirical Methods, cont.:
Another Example:
Common Sense: the more people who witness
an emergency situation, the more likely the
person in crisis will receive help.
Scientific Results: research has shown that as
the number of bystanders increases, the fewer
offers of help are made (Bystander effect).
15. Science: Another Way of Knowing
In science, we do not reject other ways of
knowing.
Scientists are human and are influenced by their
beliefs, authority, logic, and common sense.
What makes scientists different is their
willingness to change those beliefs based on
objectively obtained empirical evidence.
16. Science: Another Way of Knowing
Example:
Authority in science…
Scientific conferences are forums where
undergraduates, graduate students, or new PhDs can
present research that may challenge the theories of
very established scientists.
If the challenger presents a sound argument and
acceptable research methods, other scientists will be
motivated to repeat their observations.
If replication is successful, the established scientist’s
ideas are replaced by the challenger’s.
17. Science: Another Way of Knowing
There is NOT just one scientific method…
Define the Problem
This is a basic research
process that is greatly
Formulate hypothesis simplified.
Design the study
Research is sometimes
conducted in this way,
Collect data but often involves
modification of these steps.
Analyze the data
Report the findings
18. Science: Another Way of Knowing
Which method is best suited for a given
problem often depends on the discipline
you work in.
Can you think of a field in which scientists
can only observe and describe their
subject matter?
Astronomers are limited to observation and
description, they cannot manipulate their
subject matter.
19. Characteristics of Science
Science has several important characteristics
that make it different than the other ways of
knowing.
Science is Empirical:
In science, we rely on experience more than authority,
common sense, or logic.
The best way to understand behavior is to generate
predictions based on theory, gather data, and use
data to test predictions.
Are all empirical ways of knowing scientific?
No, intuition is not.
20. Characteristics of Science
Science is Objective:
Science is a way of obtaining knowledge based on objective
observations.
Objective observations are made in a way that any person with
normal perception, being in the same place at the same time,
would arrive at the same observation.
Objective observations are carefully reported, so others can
replicate the procedures and see if they observe the same thing.
Ann says: “I taste salt” - subjective or objective statement?
Non-scientist: “Ann tasted salt” - subjective or objective statement?
Scientist: “Ann reported tasting salt” - subjective or objective
statement?
21. Characteristics of Science
Science is Self-Correcting:
New evidence is constantly being
discovered that contradicts previous
knowledge.
Example:
Scientists in the early 20th century believed that
the environment and education primarily
determined the behaviors and personality of
children once they become adults.
Newer research has shown that genetics do play
a much bigger role than expected.
22. Characteristics of Science
Science is Tentative & Progressive:
Scientists don’t assume that they have found the
absolute truth.
New knowledge may make current knowledge
obsolete at any time.
Science is progressive. The amount and quality of
scientific knowledge continues to advance over
time.
Fashions in clothes – change, but do not necessarily
progress.
Same with the arts - literature, music, painting – these
change over time, but changed for the better is a matter of
taste.
Science actually does progress, previous ideas are
replaced with more accurate ones that are based on
further research.
23. Characteristics of Science
Science is Parsimonious:
The simplest explanation is usually the best.
Scientists explore simple explanations of
phenomena before considering more
complex explanations.
The principle of parsimony was advocated
by William of Occam, a philosopher of the
14th century (“Occam’s Razor).
24. Characteristics of Science
Science is concerned with Theory:
A major concern of science is the
development of theories that explain not
only how, but also why things work.
Scientists seek to find cause-effect
relationships.
25. Assumptions of Science
1) The reality of the world:
Scientists assume the world to be ‘real’.
A belief that all objects don’t just exist as we
perceive them as humans, but exist aside from our
perceptions (outside of our minds).
Philosophers refer to this assumption as the
doctrine or realism.
Generally, scientists do not debate the reality of the
world. They assume the world is there and study it
the best they can.
Scientists avoid naïve or commonsense realism
(things are just the way they seem).
Why is someone lazy?
26. Assumptions of Science
2) Rationality:
Scientists assume that rationality
(reasoning) is fundamental to effective
problem solving.
If the world were irrational and could not be
understood using principles of logic… we
would not even bother studying and trying to
understand it!
27. Assumptions of Science
3) Regularity:
Regularity means that we assume that the
world follows the same laws at all times in all
places.
Phenomena reoccur because of universal
laws.
Science assumes that human behavior falls
within the laws of nature.
28. Assumptions of Science
4) Discoverability:
Assumption that the orderliness of behavior
can be experienced, examined, and
discovered.
Science views the world as a puzzle that
can be solved by human means.
But, that doesn’t mean solving the puzzle is
easy… Scientists can spend a lifetime
conducting experimental work.
(e.g.) B.F. Skinner
29. Assumptions of Science
5) Causality:
The idea that every event has a cause.
Determinism:
The doctrine that all events happen because of
preceding causes.
Assumption that behavior is orderly and
systematic, does not just happen by chance.
Probabilistic causes –
When a relationship between two variables is
less than constant, but causality is still present.
(e.g.) smoking and lung cancer
30. Assumptions of Science
The assumptions of science need only be
methodological, not assertions of ultimate truth.
People are scientists when they are doing
science, and to do so, must make the previous
assumptions.
Scientists must operate under the assumptions
in the laboratory or when writing about science.
At home, some scientists may believe in
miracles or view human behavior as irrational at
times.
31. Goals of Science
Description of Behavior:
What are we looking at?
The accurate portrayal or depiction of a phenomenon.
Scientists need description of phenomena to define the subject
matter clearly as a basis for the development of laws and
theories.
Example:
In biology, scientists had to describe many different types of animals
within a species before they could be grouped into one species and
common characteristics be determined.
In psychology, we must describe behavior very carefully.
Aggressive cat example… killing mice, fighting with other cats… are
these both in the same class of behavior? Are they both “aggressive
behavior”?
32. Goals of Science
Discovery of lawful relationships among aspects
of behavior:
Laws are regularities among behavioral events.
A law states that certain events are associated with
each other in an orderly way.
Behavioral events can be related lawfully, even if that
relation is not a perfect or cause-effect one.
Example:
Cats raise their fur and arch their backs when about to fight,
but those responses don’t cause the fight.
The responses are merely correlated with fighting behavior.
33. Goals of Science
Determination of Cause & Effect relationships :
This is a crucial aspect of science!
Example:
A physician named Paul Broca analyzed the cause of
expressive aphasia (inability to speak) in stroke patients by
conducting autopsies on their brains after their deaths.
He found that all patients who showed damage in a small
area in the frontal cortex showed expressive aphasia –
unable to speak (this area is now called Broca’s area).
34. Goals of Science
Determination of Cause & Effect relationships,
cont:
Discovering the cause of an event is not often
an easy task.
Remember:
1. Sometimes events just happen to coincide, and are
not causes of each other.
2. Causes cannot happen after their effects.
3. Sometimes the real cause is another event
correlated with the suspected cause.
35. Goals of Science
Determination of Cause & Effect relationships,
cont:
Example:
John’s father hears that boys who wear longer
pants tend to have larger vocabularies.
John’s father suggests his son should wear longer
pants.
It’s not the pants that make the larger vocabularies
though, but the age difference that goes with longer
or shorter pants.
36. Goals of Science
Development of Theories:
The ultimate goal of science is the
development of a theory to explain the lawful
relationships that exist in a particular field.
Laws: A single relationship among variables.
Theories: Statements explaining
relationships among variables (a number of
laws tied together).
37. Theory
Theory = a set of interrelated constructs
(concepts), definitions, and propositions that
present a systematic view of a phenomenon
by specifying relations among variables, with
the purpose of explaining and predicting the
phenomenon.
… basically… the
organization of concepts
that permit
prediction of data.
38. Good theories are…
Parsimonious:
The simplest explanation is the best, explain a lot in as
simple a way as possible.
Precise:
A theory should be specific and accurate in wording and
conceptual statements so that its propositions and
predictions are clear.
Falsifiable:
The propositions presented in a theory must be
verifiable by some sort of experimentation.
…NOT proven…theories are NEVER proven, but are supported
or not supported by data.
39. Good theories are…
Useful:
A theory should be practical and help
describe, explain, and predict important
phenomenon.
Generative:
Theory should stimulate research that
attempts to support or refute its propositions.
40. Hypotheses in Science
How do we develop laws and theories?
Hypothesis:
A statement that is assumed to be true for the
purpose of testing its validity.
Hypotheses can be only true or false and
must be empirically testable:
If certain observations occur under particular
conditions, and a given theory is correct, we
should find the following outcomes.
41. Defining Theoretical Concepts
Operationism:
Scientific concepts have to be defined in
terms of observational operations.
If there is no way of defining a concept
according to observable operations, the
concept is barred from science.
Example:
Psychic ability –
No operations exist that increase or decrease the
probability of psychic ability.
42. Defining Theoretical Concepts
Operational definition:
A statement of the precise meaning of a procedure or
concept within an experiment.
Defining a variable in terms of the operations required
to measure it
How could we operationally define:
“arriving late”
“showing aggression”
“happy”
“sad”
43. Psychology as a Science
We might feel like “amateur psychologists” as a result of
observing human and animal behavior in our lives.
In a chemistry class, you probably wouldn’t feel like and
“amateur chemist” because you have not observed
atoms and molecules in your lifetime.
Our experiences with people may make it difficult to think
about human behavior scientifically.
But, behavior can be studied using scientific methods.
Psychology is scientific because formal, systematic
observation is used to answer questions about behavior.