OCTH 620 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Deductive Reasoning, Scientific Method, Evidence-Based Practice
18 Dec 2020
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Systematic approach to creating, testing, and using knowledge to make decisions. Probability and stats which reduce uncertainty of inductive and deductiv reasonings. Creation and testing of disciplinary knowledge through scientific inquiety. Systematic use of principles of logic and the scientific method id reasoning about cases in practice. Used in all types of scientific inquiry. Scientific reasoning is often classified as procedural reasoning in cliennical settings. Evaluate the impact of using the evidence. Be aware of your own assumptions and background knowledge. Use the best available and applicable evidence. Use of deductive approach, logical scientific reasoning. Based on the everyday realities that affect the delivery of sevvies. Consideration of contextual factors affecting service delivery. Often connected to other types of reasoning (ethical, diagnostic, interactive, etc. ) Treatment approach (ex; remediate, compensate, educate, consult) Deliver intervention in new or non traditional ways. If the client has limited ability to change, consider changing the environment. Skills, abilities and motivation of the therapist.
