EXAM 1 FAML400 Questions And Correct
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Paradigms in Science Positivism, Interpretive, Conflict
Positivism for Family Development Theory Positive facts or truths: things that just are
(gravity), Deterministic: cause and effect, Value free/value neutral
CRITERIA for evaluating family theories Positivism, Rationally constructed, Empirically
relevant (testable), Goals: explanation/prediction
INTERPRETIVE it depends on world view: Symbolic Interactionism, Structural
Functionalism Theory: Truth is subjective (our perceptions). All knowledge about families is
created by interpreting actors engaged in conversations with one another.
CRITERIA: FOR EVALUATING FAMILY THEORIES Good theories should have
literary qualities (elegance, imagination, narrative power). Good theories should be based on data
grounded in the experiences of family members.
, EXAM 1 FAML400 Questions And Correct
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CRITICAL- (Conflict) Haves & Have Nots. View of Knowledge. Truth is imposed by
those with the power to shape knowledge. Feminist Theory. All values should be exposed and
challenged to create opportunities for change.
WALLACE WHEEL Explains how hypotheses are conducted. Theory hypothesis, design
research, observation, generalizations, and theory construction.
Inductive reasoning specific bits of information toward general idea. Specific to general.
INDUCTION: Observation—generalization—theory construction—theory
Deductive taking general idea from a theory and testing it to tease out the details. General
to specific.
Theory—hypothesis—design research—observation
4 things of Symbiotic relationship 1. Research poses questions and tries to answer by
making observations and collecting data.
2. When enough data has been collected, patterns emerge,
3. Theory is developed to try to explain patterns.
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Paradigms in Science Positivism, Interpretive, Conflict
Positivism for Family Development Theory Positive facts or truths: things that just are
(gravity), Deterministic: cause and effect, Value free/value neutral
CRITERIA for evaluating family theories Positivism, Rationally constructed, Empirically
relevant (testable), Goals: explanation/prediction
INTERPRETIVE it depends on world view: Symbolic Interactionism, Structural
Functionalism Theory: Truth is subjective (our perceptions). All knowledge about families is
created by interpreting actors engaged in conversations with one another.
CRITERIA: FOR EVALUATING FAMILY THEORIES Good theories should have
literary qualities (elegance, imagination, narrative power). Good theories should be based on data
grounded in the experiences of family members.
, EXAM 1 FAML400 Questions And Correct
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CRITICAL- (Conflict) Haves & Have Nots. View of Knowledge. Truth is imposed by
those with the power to shape knowledge. Feminist Theory. All values should be exposed and
challenged to create opportunities for change.
WALLACE WHEEL Explains how hypotheses are conducted. Theory hypothesis, design
research, observation, generalizations, and theory construction.
Inductive reasoning specific bits of information toward general idea. Specific to general.
INDUCTION: Observation—generalization—theory construction—theory
Deductive taking general idea from a theory and testing it to tease out the details. General
to specific.
Theory—hypothesis—design research—observation
4 things of Symbiotic relationship 1. Research poses questions and tries to answer by
making observations and collecting data.
2. When enough data has been collected, patterns emerge,
3. Theory is developed to try to explain patterns.
