To what extent is the knowledge we produce determined by the methodologies we use? Discuss with reference to history and one other area of knowledge.
Assumptions of the title
knowledge produced is determined by methodologies
we use methodologies to produce knowledge
Key term: production of knowledge
language, sense perception, emotion, reason, imagination, faith, intuition, and memory
Human Sciences (Psychology)
knowledge is produced through studies
experiments
quasi
natural
lab
field
correlation
observation
interview
focus groups
History
knowledge is produced through primary and secondary sources
if production of knowledge is not determined by methodology, what is it impacted by?
Thesis
In human sciences, knowledge is not determined by the methodology used, as even with varied methodologies, knowledge in human sciences is still objective, though accuracy may be questioned (due to experimental bias, demand characteristics, etc). In History, on the other hand, knowledge is directly shaped by the methodology used, due to varied interpretations by historians, considering the inherent bias/perspective of evidence gathered through the methodology.
primary sources have inherent bias and perspective (diary entries, videos, manuscripts, audio recording)
secondary sources have the perspective of the historian and may selectively utilise evidence to support the historian's interpretation of past events
AOK 1: Human Sciences (Psychology)
knowledge is not determined by the methodology used, as even with varied methodologies, knowledge in human sciences is still objective, though accuracy may be questioned (due to experimental bias, demand characteristics
concepts: objectivity, certainty, explanations, interpretations
Possible RLEs
reliability of eye-witness testimony
AOK 2: History
knowledge is directly shaped by the methodology used, due to varied interpretations by historians, considering the inherent bias/perspective of evidence gathered through the methodology
concepts: evidence, truth, interpretation, responsibility
Possible RLEs
methodology
a way of doing something based on particular principles and methods
needs documentation
research method
structured procedure for bringing about a certain goal
Loftus and Palmer
Yuille and Cutshall
Bengal Famine
Assassination of Indira Gandhi
Aliens: Roswell Incident, Area 51
different school of historians, different methodologies
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