On Nov 29, 2010, at 10:44 PM, Keith Russell wrote:
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Most humanities research applies a four fold approach that ensure a
broad account of things that need to be covered in any investigation.
Historical
Analytical
Critical
Theoretical
The theory of design thinking and the traditional model for scientific
disclosure that is also outlined below suggest that design needs at
least three more kinds of disclosure in a thesis or demonstration:
Intentional - Goals and assumptions - Experimental focus
Referential - Information employed - Experimental variables defined
Theoretical - Conceptual proposition and its analysis - Experimental
hypothesis
Expressive - Mediation and its situated interpretations - Experimental
design and conditions
Performative - Technology, process, skills - Experimental method and
execution
Critical - Applied values and goal criteria - Experimental findings
Historical - Background and future significance - Conclusions and
implications
You will notice that "Analytical" has been subsumed by "Theoretical"
in this overly brief outline. One is necessary to the other. I have
tried to use your words in the first column rather than those I
normally use for similar distinctions.
It is suggested that such a model for design disclosure offers a
bridge between science and the humanities, one that can accept either
approach.
Or, so I believe,
Chuck
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