COMM 250 Lecture 3: Mod 3
10 Oct 2016
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The communication inquiry process (deals with theory testing/creating) Stage 1: observing communication phenomena: ask appropriate questions. Stage 3: test theoretical explanations can represent a lot of concrete events. Theories- any conceptual representation or explanation of a phenomenon. Are abstractions- theories represent reality but aren"t reality in it of its self, parts have support and which don"t, theories contain specific building blocks. Are constructions-theorists build theories and test them to figure out which. Not all theories contain them, but most do and allow us to make predictions about human communication behavior. Allow us to answer the questions why and how. Relies on principle of necessity: a logical force among concepts that makes a particular outcome necessary, the way in which you make your logical argument, three types. Explains events in terms of cause and effect, if x occurs, Practical: used by both humanist or social scientists. Looks at behavior as an intentional action designed to achieve goals.
