HTH 408 UNIT 1 EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
What is traditional/inherited knowledge? - ANSWER-Form of knowledge that
we inherit from the culture we grew up in
What are some examples of traditional/inherit knowledge? - ANSWER-1)
Knowing how much to tip
2) How to roast a turkey
3) How to dress
4) Knowing how to decorate a Christmas tree
What does it mean to have knowledge from authority? - ANSWER-Form of
knowledge we believe to be true because of authoritative source
Inheriting knowledge from parents, teachers, and professional figures or
being under the impression that momma knows best is what type of
knowledge? - ANSWER-Knowledge from authority
What is experiential knowledge? - ANSWER-Teaching someone through
pleasant or unpleasant experiences
What are some examples of experiential knowledge? - ANSWER-1) She's just
going to have to learn the hard way. If you touch a hot pan you will learn its
hot
2) You fail a test you will realize you should have spent more time studying
than going out with friends
1
,What is scientific knowledge? - ANSWER-1) It is based on studies conducted
by researchers. Knowledge we can trust
2) Based on research studies/rigorous empirical (evidence proven by science)
evidence
3) Trusted
4) Gets us closer to reality
Why do we participate in scientific knowledge generation? - ANSWER-1)
Inform your career choices
2) Make you an educated consumer: Do you splurge and get organic apples
3) It can be fun
What is an example of the scientific knowledge? - ANSWER-
Piano/Volkswagen stairs
What are the two theories of knowledge? - ANSWER-1) Falsifiability
(Popper)
2) Structure of scientific revolution
What is Popper's Falsifiability? - ANSWER-1) We believe a theory to be true
until we prove it not to be
2) Results in new and improved knowledge
3) Looking for ways to prove theory wrong
4) Growth of knowledge applied to our daily lives and influence the way we
think and act
2
,What is an example of Popper's Falsifiability? - ANSWER-1) Caffeine/Coffee
keeps me up finding later in day it does not keep you up. Changing theory to
sometimes caffeine/coffee keeps me up but not always
2) White Swans. No number of sightings of white swans can prove the theory
that all swans are white.
What is the stucture of scientific revolution? - ANSWER-1) Knowledge as
summary of general truths that are scientifically proven
2) Normal science
a) Functions on what is already known
b) relies on paradigms
c) Disrupted when we encounter anomalies
d) when anomalies accumulate we have a crisis
)What is qualitative research data? - ANSWER-1) Analyzes narratives in
form of words, texts, illustrations, videos, and other non-numerical formats.
Deep interpretation and analytical thinking about what we are researching
More exploratory, not predictive, identifies themes, depth - ANSWER-
Qualitative research
Qualitative research is based on _____ reasoning? - ANSWER-Inductive
Observations --> Understanding of topic/problem --> creation of new theories
of science - ANSWER-Inductive reasoning
What are some methods of gathering qualitative research? - ANSWER-Focus
groups, interviews, ethnographic field studies, case studies, photovoice
3
, What is this an example of:
What are students experiences in trying to eat healthy while attending JMU? -
ANSWER-Qualitative research
Pros: Detailed perspectives, voice of participants, understand participants
experience within context
Cons: Limited generalizability, soft data, highly subjective - ANSWER-
Qualitative research
What is quantitative research? - ANSWER-Information retrieved
numerically. Strict methodology and requires attention to details prior to
conducting study and gathering data. Allows to falsify established theories
Often uses questionnaires or surveys
Identifies statistical relationships
Birds eye view - ANSWER-Quantitative research
Quantitative research is based on _______ reasoning - ANSWER-Deductive
Theories of science --> Idea/concept --> Test of idea/concept - ANSWER-
Deductive reasoning
These are examples of?
1) How much time do teachers devote in preparing their lessons?
2) Does color of a persons hair lead to higher grades? - ANSWER-
Quantitative Research
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SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
What is traditional/inherited knowledge? - ANSWER-Form of knowledge that
we inherit from the culture we grew up in
What are some examples of traditional/inherit knowledge? - ANSWER-1)
Knowing how much to tip
2) How to roast a turkey
3) How to dress
4) Knowing how to decorate a Christmas tree
What does it mean to have knowledge from authority? - ANSWER-Form of
knowledge we believe to be true because of authoritative source
Inheriting knowledge from parents, teachers, and professional figures or
being under the impression that momma knows best is what type of
knowledge? - ANSWER-Knowledge from authority
What is experiential knowledge? - ANSWER-Teaching someone through
pleasant or unpleasant experiences
What are some examples of experiential knowledge? - ANSWER-1) She's just
going to have to learn the hard way. If you touch a hot pan you will learn its
hot
2) You fail a test you will realize you should have spent more time studying
than going out with friends
1
,What is scientific knowledge? - ANSWER-1) It is based on studies conducted
by researchers. Knowledge we can trust
2) Based on research studies/rigorous empirical (evidence proven by science)
evidence
3) Trusted
4) Gets us closer to reality
Why do we participate in scientific knowledge generation? - ANSWER-1)
Inform your career choices
2) Make you an educated consumer: Do you splurge and get organic apples
3) It can be fun
What is an example of the scientific knowledge? - ANSWER-
Piano/Volkswagen stairs
What are the two theories of knowledge? - ANSWER-1) Falsifiability
(Popper)
2) Structure of scientific revolution
What is Popper's Falsifiability? - ANSWER-1) We believe a theory to be true
until we prove it not to be
2) Results in new and improved knowledge
3) Looking for ways to prove theory wrong
4) Growth of knowledge applied to our daily lives and influence the way we
think and act
2
,What is an example of Popper's Falsifiability? - ANSWER-1) Caffeine/Coffee
keeps me up finding later in day it does not keep you up. Changing theory to
sometimes caffeine/coffee keeps me up but not always
2) White Swans. No number of sightings of white swans can prove the theory
that all swans are white.
What is the stucture of scientific revolution? - ANSWER-1) Knowledge as
summary of general truths that are scientifically proven
2) Normal science
a) Functions on what is already known
b) relies on paradigms
c) Disrupted when we encounter anomalies
d) when anomalies accumulate we have a crisis
)What is qualitative research data? - ANSWER-1) Analyzes narratives in
form of words, texts, illustrations, videos, and other non-numerical formats.
Deep interpretation and analytical thinking about what we are researching
More exploratory, not predictive, identifies themes, depth - ANSWER-
Qualitative research
Qualitative research is based on _____ reasoning? - ANSWER-Inductive
Observations --> Understanding of topic/problem --> creation of new theories
of science - ANSWER-Inductive reasoning
What are some methods of gathering qualitative research? - ANSWER-Focus
groups, interviews, ethnographic field studies, case studies, photovoice
3
, What is this an example of:
What are students experiences in trying to eat healthy while attending JMU? -
ANSWER-Qualitative research
Pros: Detailed perspectives, voice of participants, understand participants
experience within context
Cons: Limited generalizability, soft data, highly subjective - ANSWER-
Qualitative research
What is quantitative research? - ANSWER-Information retrieved
numerically. Strict methodology and requires attention to details prior to
conducting study and gathering data. Allows to falsify established theories
Often uses questionnaires or surveys
Identifies statistical relationships
Birds eye view - ANSWER-Quantitative research
Quantitative research is based on _______ reasoning - ANSWER-Deductive
Theories of science --> Idea/concept --> Test of idea/concept - ANSWER-
Deductive reasoning
These are examples of?
1) How much time do teachers devote in preparing their lessons?
2) Does color of a persons hair lead to higher grades? - ANSWER-
Quantitative Research
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