I.INTRODUCTION
E. Metaphors of science
E. Metaphors of science
§“Production
and understanding variation” is a better metaphor of science than “20 questions”
§In
this case, reality is assumed not to give direct, honest, or
specific
answers to questions.
§Researchers
produce or observe variation in order to understand the causes of or
conditions associated with the variability.
§The creativity of the researcher in producing or observing variation is the
basis for how well understood the phenomenon is.
§Good
research involves producing, observing, and understanding variation in
phenomena.