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− | The [[Scholarly]] method or {{Wiki|scholarship}} is the [[body]] of principles and practices used by [[scholars]] to make their claims about the [[world]] as valid and trustworthy as possible, and to make them known to the [[scholarly]] public. It is the methods that systemically advance the [[teaching]], research, and practice of a given [[scholarly]] or {{Wiki|academic}} field of study through rigorous inquiry. {{Wiki|Scholarship}} is noted by its significance to its particular profession, is creative, can be documented, can be replicated or elaborated, and can be and is peer-reviewed through various methods.[1] | + | |
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+ | The [[Scholarly]] method or {{Wiki|scholarship}} is the [[body]] of {{Wiki|principles}} and practices used by [[scholars]] to make their claims about the [[world]] as valid and trustworthy as possible, and to make them known to the [[scholarly]] public. It is the methods that systemically advance the [[teaching]], research, and practice of a given [[scholarly]] or {{Wiki|academic}} field of study through rigorous inquiry. {{Wiki|Scholarship}} is noted by its significance to its particular profession, is creative, can be documented, can be replicated or elaborated, and can be and is peer-reviewed through various methods.[1] | ||
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− | Originally started to reconcile the [[philosophy]] of the ancient classical [[philosophers]] with medieval {{Wiki|Christian}} {{Wiki|theology}}, scholasticism is not a [[philosophy]] or {{Wiki|theology}} in itself but a tool and method for {{Wiki|learning}} which places emphasis on [[dialectical]] {{Wiki|reasoning}}. The [[primary]] purpose of scholasticism is to find the answer to a question or to resolve a contradiction. It was once well known for its application in medieval {{Wiki|theology}}, but was eventually applied to classical [[philosophy]] and many other fields of study. | + | Originally started to reconcile the [[philosophy]] of the [[ancient]] classical [[philosophers]] with {{Wiki|medieval}} {{Wiki|Christian}} {{Wiki|theology}}, [[scholasticism]] is not a [[philosophy]] or {{Wiki|theology}} in itself but a tool and method for {{Wiki|learning}} which places {{Wiki|emphasis}} on [[dialectical]] {{Wiki|reasoning}}. The [[primary]] {{Wiki|purpose}} of [[scholasticism]] is to find the answer to a question or to resolve a {{Wiki|contradiction}}. It was once well known for its application in {{Wiki|medieval}} {{Wiki|theology}}, but was eventually applied to classical [[philosophy]] and many other fields of study. |
− | The historical method comprises the techniques and guidelines by which historians use [[primary]] sources and other evidence to research and then to write history. The question of the nature, and indeed the possibility, of [[sound]] historical method is raised in the [[philosophy]] of history, as a question of {{Wiki|epistemology}}. History guidelines commonly used by historians in their work, require external {{Wiki|criticism}}, internal {{Wiki|criticism}}, and synthesis. | + | The historical method comprises the techniques and guidelines by which {{Wiki|historians}} use [[primary]] sources and other {{Wiki|evidence}} to research and then to write history. The question of the [[nature]], and indeed the possibility, of [[sound]] historical method is raised in the [[philosophy]] of history, as a question of {{Wiki|epistemology}}. History guidelines commonly used by {{Wiki|historians}} in their work, require external {{Wiki|criticism}}, internal {{Wiki|criticism}}, and {{Wiki|synthesis}}. |
− | The [[empirical]] method is generally taken to mean the collection of {{Wiki|data}} on which to base a {{Wiki|hypothesis}} or derive a conclusion in [[science]]. It is part of the [[scientific]] method, but is often mistakenly assumed to be {{Wiki|synonymous}} with other methods. The [[empirical]] method is not sharply defined and is often contrasted with the precision of experiments, where {{Wiki|data}} is derived from the systematic manipulation of variables. The experimental method investigates [[causal]] relationships among variables. An experiment is a cornerstone of the [[empirical]] approach to acquiring {{Wiki|data}} about the [[world]] and is used in both natural sciences and {{Wiki|social sciences}}. An experiment can be used to help solve practical problems and | + | The [[empirical]] method is generally taken to mean the collection of {{Wiki|data}} on which to base a {{Wiki|hypothesis}} or derive a conclusion in [[science]]. It is part of the [[scientific]] method, but is often mistakenly assumed to be {{Wiki|synonymous}} with other methods. The [[empirical]] method is not sharply defined and is often contrasted with the precision of experiments, where {{Wiki|data}} is derived from the systematic manipulation of variables. The experimental method investigates [[causal]] relationships among variables. An experiment is a cornerstone of the [[empirical]] approach to acquiring {{Wiki|data}} about the [[world]] and is used in both natural {{Wiki|sciences}} and {{Wiki|social sciences}}. An experiment can be used to help solve {{Wiki|practical}} problems and to support or negate {{Wiki|theoretical}} {{Wiki|assumptions}}. |
− | The [[scientific method]] refers to a [[body]] of techniques for investigating [[phenomena]], acquiring new [[knowledge]], or correcting and integrating previous [[knowledge]]. To be termed [[scientific]], a method of inquiry must be based on gathering observable, [[empirical]] and measurable evidence [[subject]] to specific principles of {{Wiki|reasoning}}.[2] A [[scientific]] method consists of the collection of {{Wiki|data}} through observation and experimentation, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses. | + | The [[scientific method]] refers to a [[body]] of techniques for investigating [[phenomena]], acquiring new [[knowledge]], or correcting and integrating previous [[knowledge]]. To be termed [[scientific]], a method of inquiry must be based on [[gathering]] observable, [[empirical]] and measurable {{Wiki|evidence}} [[subject]] to specific {{Wiki|principles}} of {{Wiki|reasoning}}.[2] A [[scientific]] method consists of the collection of {{Wiki|data}} through observation and experimentation, and the formulation and testing of {{Wiki|hypotheses}}. |
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The Scholarly method or scholarship is the body of principles and practices used by scholars to make their claims about the world as valid and trustworthy as possible, and to make them known to the scholarly public. It is the methods that systemically advance the teaching, research, and practice of a given scholarly or academic field of study through rigorous inquiry. Scholarship is noted by its significance to its particular profession, is creative, can be documented, can be replicated or elaborated, and can be and is peer-reviewed through various methods.[1]
Methods
Originally started to reconcile the philosophy of the ancient classical philosophers with medieval Christian theology, scholasticism is not a philosophy or theology in itself but a tool and method for learning which places emphasis on dialectical reasoning. The primary purpose of scholasticism is to find the answer to a question or to resolve a contradiction. It was once well known for its application in medieval theology, but was eventually applied to classical philosophy and many other fields of study.
The historical method comprises the techniques and guidelines by which historians use primary sources and other evidence to research and then to write history. The question of the nature, and indeed the possibility, of sound historical method is raised in the philosophy of history, as a question of epistemology. History guidelines commonly used by historians in their work, require external criticism, internal criticism, and synthesis.
The empirical method is generally taken to mean the collection of data on which to base a hypothesis or derive a conclusion in science. It is part of the scientific method, but is often mistakenly assumed to be synonymous with other methods. The empirical method is not sharply defined and is often contrasted with the precision of experiments, where data is derived from the systematic manipulation of variables. The experimental method investigates causal relationships among variables. An experiment is a cornerstone of the empirical approach to acquiring data about the world and is used in both natural sciences and social sciences. An experiment can be used to help solve practical problems and to support or negate theoretical assumptions.
The scientific method refers to a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge. To be termed scientific, a method of inquiry must be based on gathering observable, empirical and measurable evidence subject to specific principles of reasoning.[2] A scientific method consists of the collection of data through observation and experimentation, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses.