Nomothetic Theory
Practical Theory
Theory Development and Change
NOMOTHETIC THEORY
Defined as that which seeks universal
or general laws
NOMOTHIC
THEORY Tradisional Developing question
science Forming hypotheses
Testing the hypotheses
Formulating theory
Philosophical Concepts
assumptions
Explanations
THE CLASSICAL IDEAL OF SCIENCE
(Induction)
Theories (Deduction)
Generalizations Hypotheses
Epistemology Axiology
Ontology
PRACTICAL Action
THEORY 5 teneth Knowledge is
by Robyn created socially
Penman
Historical
Concepts
Axiology Value conscious
PHILOSOPHICAL Individuals are goal-
Ontology
ASSUMPTIONS directed agents
People take an
active active role
Epistemology
in creating
knowledge
Technical level
3 levels of
practical theory Problem level
(Craig &Tracy)
Philosophical level
Extension
How theories change
Intension
Revolution