1. Introduction to Theory… Principles… Laws
EDN 203 Chapter One
Introduction to Theory… Principles… Laws

2. Theory
Theory Defined

3. Principles “Principle” Defined General Scientific Principles
General Scientific Principles

4. Laws “Scientific Laws” Defined
Physical Laws: Examples of typical interpretations of the concept

5. Theory Redux
Basic Purposes
Explanation
Prediction

6. Theory & Research Empirical Evidence “Truth” is Absolute
Supports Theory
“Test of Confirmation”: Validity of Theory
Confirmation vs Disconfirmation: Must be able to be demonstrated as inaccurate, incorrect, inappropriate, or incomplete TO BE ABLE TO BE DEMONSTRATED AS VALID
“Truth” is Absolute
Not subject to validity testing
Types of Research (Methodology)
No “right or wrong” research
Appropriately answers a question
Quantitative vs Qualitative vs Mixed Methods Designs

7. Theory & Research & Practice
Evidence-based Actions
Grounded in Theory
Becomes the Basis for Educational Practice