PPT-II. Concepts and Theories in Political Science

A Concept Formation September 14 16 1 Frankfort Nachmias amp Nachmias Chapter 2 Conceptual Foundations of Research 2 Gerring Chapters 34 Application. The lack of transparency introduced by poorly anchored math ematical models the psychological persuasiveness of stories and the way the profession neglects relevant issues are suggested as explanations for how what we perhaps should see as displays Symbols, Proofs, Models, and Theories. I. Models and Theories. Focus: Empirical, Normative, or Both?. Max Weber: Distinction between fact and value. While we cannot escape our values, we can study the empirical world “scientifically” within those value systems. (Research best means for accomplishing the end). Others disagree, but the distinction endures in science.. Aditya. G. . Parameswaran. Stanford University. Joint work with: . Hector Garcia-Molina (Stanford) and . Anand. . Rajaraman. (. Kosmix. Corp.). . 1. Motivating Examples. tax assessors san . antonio. Aditya. G. . Parameswaran. Stanford University. Joint work with: . Hector Garcia-Molina (Stanford) and . Anand. . Rajaraman. (. Kosmix. Corp.). . 1. Motivating Examples. tax assessors san . antonio. Effects theory. (Hypodermic Syringe, Innoculation) – what the media does . to . audiences. Uses and Gratifications. – what audiences do . with. the media. Reception theory. (Nationwide audience, Dallas, Seinfeld, etc) – what audiences do . CLN4U – Mr. MacDonald. Nature vs Nurture. Theories of criminology generally fall into one of two categories. Biological Theories. Criminal are “born”. Sociological Theories. Criminals are “made”. Week 4 NJ Kang, Creativity. What is that creative individuals do?. Sensing creative problems. . Sensing problems or difficulties. Making guesses or hypotheses about the problems. Evaluating the hypotheses, and possibly revising them. 1: Psychoanalytical Theories. Psychosexual. . psychosocial. 2: JEAN PIAGET AND COGNITIVE. STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT . 3: Interpersonal Theories. Harry Sullivan . HILDEGARD PEPLAU. 4: Humanistic Theories. Chapter 2. Main Points. Developmental Theories and the Issues They Raise. Freud: Psychoanalytic Theory. Erikson: Neo-Freudian Psychoanalytic Theory. Learning Theories. Piaget: Cognitive Developmental Theory. Are we close to the end of science?. Exam Wednesday, May 8, 1:30-4:30, here. Open book, open note, open internet. Electronic submission encouraged,. You need to bring your own . laptop.But. blue books available if you do not want to use a laptop.. Dewayne E Perry. ARiSE. , ECE, UT Austin. perry@ece.utexas.edu. Theories D & E. I begin with two simple theories:. A theory about design – D. A theory about empirical evaluation – E. And a theory about how to model theories. twdimensional metatheoretical plane proposed selected recreation communication theories are located it and functional are made among eight disparate theories Communication theories have miscommunicati Contributing authors Jake Morris Mariella Marzano Norman Dandy Liz OBrien Forestry sustainable behaviours and behaviour change Theories 2012Figure 1 The Theory of Planned Behaviour adap Science – study of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. can be tested using the scientific method. Pseudoscience- Beliefs or practice where scientific method cannot be applied .