| Scientific | Humanistic | |
|---|---|---|
| Epistemology | Discover the truth | Create meaning | 
| Human Nature | Determinism | Free will | 
| Value Priority | Objectivity | Emancipation | 
| Purpose of Theory | Give universal laws | Give rules for interpretation | 
| Research Methods | Experiment and Survey | Textual analysis and ethnography | 
| Standards for Evaluation | Explanation of data Prediction of future Relative simplicity Testable hypotheses Practical utility  | Understanding of people Clarification of values Aesthetic appeal Community of agreement Reform society  | 
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Two Perspectives on Communication
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