Critical Theory
A theory consists of a belief or beliefs that allow researchers to examine and analyze the world around them. This entry examines critical theory and how critical ideas can be applied to research. As Peter Barry suggests, we can use theory rather than theory's using us. The complexity of any theory, let alone the critical theories examined in this entry, cannot be underestimated, but theory can be used to produce better research methodology and also to test research data. Theory is important because it allows us to question our beliefs, meanings, and understandings of the world around us. In all subject areas, critical theory provides a multidimensional and wide-ranging critique of research problems that researchers attempt to address. The importance of how we read, apply, ...
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Descriptive Statistics
Distributions
Graphical Displays of Data
Hypothesis Testing
Important Publications
Inferential Statistics
Item Response Theory
Mathematical Concepts
Measurement Concepts
Organizations
Publishing
Qualitative Research
Reliability of Scores
Research Design Concepts
Research Designs
Research Ethics
Research Process
Research Validity Issues
Sampling
Scaling
Software Applications
Statistical Assumptions
Statistical Concepts
Statistical Procedures
Statistical Tests
Theories, Laws, and Principles
Types of Variables
Validity of Scores
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