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ERIC #:EJ370809
Title:The Impossibility of Atheoretical Educational Science.
Authors:Garrison, James W.
Descriptors:Educational Research; Research Design; Scientific Methodology; Scientific Research; Theory Practice Relationship
Source:Journal of Educational Thought, v22 n1 p21-26 Apr 1988
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Publication Date:1988-00-00
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Abstract:Uses Plato's "Meno" paradox to support the conclusion that atheoretical science is impossible. Argues that theory provides the foreknowledge of the objects of inquiry that makes it possible to recognize what one is looking for. Considers attempts at atheoretical inquiry to be bad science. (DMM)
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Languages:English
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