HLST 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Epidemiological Method, Social Reality, Design Of Experiments
12 Dec 2014
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Critical theory: in contrast to principals of 20th century positivism. Critical theory as a form of rationalism; critical theorist maintain that our source of knowledge and source of our humanity is that we are all rational beings. Epidemiology: distribution of disease as well as its determinants and consequences in human populations. Uses statistical methods to answer questions on how much disease there is, what specific factors put someone at risk. Disease encompasses physical, mental and behavioral patterns with negative health consequences. Human rights approach: ensure equal dignity and equal effective enjoyment of all human rights by all people. All people have right to participate and to exercise self-determination as equals in society. Naturalistic inquiry: forms of inquiry that are non-experimental and non-positivist. The methods of science can give is knowledge of the laws of coexistence and successions, but can never penetrate to the inner essence or nature of things.
