Human Sciences
Certainty
Certainty Conditions
Empirical evidence
Reliable data
Rigorous research methods
Doubt Role
Motivates seeking new evidence
Challenges existing knowledge
Certainty Communication
Academic publications
Peer-reviewed journals
Scholarly communication
Culture
Culture Impact on Knowledge Acquisition
Shapes what knowledge is valued
Influences methods of acquiring knowledge
Culture Impact on Knowledge Distribution
Determines how knowledge is communicated
Influences who has access to knowledge
Impact on Culture
Shapes societal norms and beliefs
Informs cultural practices and traditions
Evidence
Evidence Forms
Empirical data
Case studies
Expert testimony
Ease of Gathering Evidence
Depends on the and specific research questions
Can be challenging due to ethical or practical limitations
Evidence Reliability
Depends on the quality of the evidence
Can be influenced by bias or flawed methodology
Objectivity
Objectivity Role
Helps eliminate bias and subjective perspectives
Increases the reliability and validity of knowledge claims
Degree of Objectivity Determination
Depends on the research methodology used
Can be difficult to achieve complete objectivity
Objectivity Definition
The ability to remove personal bias and emotions from knowledge claims
The use of standardized and systematic methods to gather data
Perspective
Perspectives
Sociological perspective
Psychological perspective
Anthropological perspective
Contributing Factors to Perspectives
Culture
Personal experience
Research methods
Unique Perspective
The study of human behavior and society
The use of scientific methods to gather data
Power
Power Systems
Research funding
Publishing companies
Academic institutions
Power Impact on the World
Can shape social and political policies
Positive and Negative Consequences of Power
Positive Advances in knowledge and research
Negative Inequitable distribution of resources and funding
Explanation
Explanation Media
Academic publications
Textbooks
Conferences and presentations
Language Impact on Explanation
Language can shape how knowledge is communicated
Different languages can lead to different interpretations of knowledge
Explanation Quality Determination
Based on the reliability of evidence used
Based on the validity of the research methodology used
Interpretation
Interpretation Role
Helps make sense of complex information
Can provide new insights and perspectives
Interpretation Value within AOK
Valued highly as a means of generating new knowledge
Can be challenged or debated by other interpretations
Interpretation Reliability and Consistency
Can vary depending on the research methodology used
Can be influenced by personal biases and perspectives
Justification
Justification
Helps explain human behavior and society
Can lead to new insights and discoveries
Decision Justification
Based on the available evidence
Based on the potential impact on society
Knowledge Use in Decision Justification
Can provide valuable insights and data to support decisions
Should be used with caution, as knowledge is not always applicable to real-world situations
Determines what knowledge is prioritized and valued