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EDN 203 Chapter One. Introduction to Theory… Principles… Laws. Theory. Theory Defined http://www.answers.com/topic/theory. Principles. “Principle” Defined http://www.answers.com/principle General Scientific Principles http://www.stardestroyer.net/Empire/Science/Science_General.html. Laws.
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EDN 203Chapter One Introduction to Theory… Principles… Laws
Theory • Theory Defined • http://www.answers.com/topic/theory
Principles • “Principle” Defined • http://www.answers.com/principle • General Scientific Principles • http://www.stardestroyer.net/Empire/Science/Science_General.html
Laws • “Scientific Laws” Defined • http://www.answers.com/law%20in%20science • Physical Laws: Examples of typical interpretations of the concept • http://www.answers.com/topic/organic-law?method=8
Theory Redux • Basic Purposes • Explanation • Prediction
Theory & Research • Empirical Evidence • Supports Theory • “Test of Confirmation”: Validity of Theory • Confirmation vs Disconfirmation: Must be able to be demonstrated as inaccurate, incorrect, inappropriate, or incomplete TO BE ABLE TO BE DEMONSTRATED AS VALID • “Truth” is Absolute • Not subject to validity testing • Types of Research (Methodology) • No “right or wrong” research • Appropriately answers a question • Quantitative vs Qualitative vs Mixed Methods Designs
Theory & Research & Practice • Evidence-based Actions • Grounded in Theory • Becomes the Basis for Educational Practice