Science and knowledge
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Reconstruct McBurney's hierarchy of ways of knowing.
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Define each way of knowing and describe its advantages and
disadvantages.
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Recognize examples of ways of knowing.
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Explain how each of the other ways of knowing is related to
science.
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Describe the assumptions, goals, methods, and characteristics of
science.
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Define a theory.
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Explain the purpose of a theory.
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Describe the characteristics of theories and what makes a good one.
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Explain how theories are developed.
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Distinguish between the common lay person's conception of a theory
and a scientists conception.
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Evaluate examples of theories for their usefulness.