Ethics

DQ 1  (250 words)

The purpose of this discussion is to contrast theories, evidence, beliefs and biases. Prepare and post a response to the following questions:

1. Define what a theory is. What is the goal of a theory? What are the components of a theory?
2. Describe how we know if a theory is valid. What is evidence or data? Where does evidence/data come from? What role does evidence/data play in understanding a theory?
3. Contrast a theory from a personal belief. What are the practical uses for a theory, and what are the practical uses for beliefs? Which is more likely to represent a bias, a theory or a belief? Explain.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.

DQ 2 (Due 250 words)

The purpose of this discussion is to contrast theories, evidence, beliefs and biases. Prepare and post a response to the following questions:

1. Define what a theory is. What is the goal of a theory? What are the components of a theory?
2. Describe how we know if a theory is valid. What is evidence or data? Where does evidence/data come from? What role does evidence/data play in understanding a theory?
3. Contrast a theory from a personal belief. What are the practical uses for a theory, and what are the practical uses for beliefs? Which is more likely to represent a bias, a theory or a belief? Explain.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.