EDP 363 1st Edition Lecture 3Outline of Last Lecture I. Review of facts from Assignment 1II. What is a fact? III. The Value of ScienceIV. DefinitionOutline of Current Lecture I. What is a myth?II. What is a value statement? III. Tidbit on SurveysCurrent LectureI. What is a myth?a. The class shared ideas of myths for each of the three topics (oral sex, masturbation and polygamy)b. In order to determine if a statement is a myth, we must first define what a myth is.i. False Statement (Myth) – a statement in which it is possible to gather evidence of the scientific kind and the overwhelming evidence suggests that the statement is not accurate1. Like a fact except inaccurateII. What is a value statement? a. The class shared value statements for each of the three topics (oral sex, masturbation and polygamy)b. In order to determine if a statement is a value statement, we must first define what a value statement is.i. Value Statement – a statement in which it is not possible to gather evidence of the scientific kind to determine if the statement is accurate ornot (can’t prove/disprove it)ii. There are three ways to state value statements1. As if they are facts2. As demands3. As preferencesIII. Tidbit on Surveysa. Surveys can become inaccurate when extrapolated, based on survey size, etc.These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.b. It is important to be careful with completely trusting surveys, especially when things being surveyed are socially negative (some people don’t tell the truth on surveys because they are
View Full Document
Unlocking...