Philosophy Homework Help. An explanation of the role of theory in research. Next, identify a theory in your discipline and explain its basic tenets. Then, with this theory in mind, consider your answer to the following questio
An explanation of the role of theory in research. Next, identify a theory in your discipline and explain its basic tenets. Then, with this theory in mind, consider your answer to the following question posed by Dr. Burkholder in last week’s reading: “What do I have to believe about the world and about human beings in order for me to accept or use this theory?” Finally, describe the extent to which the epistemological and ontological assumptions of your chosen theory align with the philosophical orientation that reflects your worldview.
Be sure to support your Main Issue Post and Response Post with reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA Style.
Learning Resources
Required Readings
de Vaus, D. A. (2001). Research design in social research. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Babbie, E. (2017). Basics of social research (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
- Chapter 2, “Paradigms, Theory, and Research”
Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2009f). Theory [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 23 minutes.
Dr. Patton discusses the “big picture” of theory.
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