SOCECOL 10 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Direct Manipulation Interface, Naturalistic Observation, Propositional Calculus
1 Apr 2017
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Methods of science: scientists begin with an idea or expectation (hypothesis) I expect this to happen under these conditions: empiricism o. To see that it is valid: scientists look to experience to evaluate the accuracy of their ideas or expectations about the world. Start to evaluate through observation and experimentation: scientists seek to draw conclusions or inferences about their ideas and expectations. Reorganize their ideas and consider the impact of the new information on their theoretical conceptualizations. If little is known about a particular topic, it is best to use naturalistic observation. Sometimes, we may want to understand certain aspects of a complex system with the goal of better describing how one aspect of the system may be associated with another aspect o. First step is to ask whether two events go together (correlational approach) Sometimes, we may know enough enough about an area to make a more precise prediction, or point prediction.
