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Evaluating Theories
Objective Theories Explains the data Draws order out of chaos Focuses attention on relevant variables Explains what is happening and why Explains both the process and the results Allows prediction of future events Simplicity Testability Has practical utility
Interpretive Theory Provides new understanding of people Elucidates texts Helps critics clarity complex communication Suggests universal patterns of symbol usage Desires subjective understanding Is self-reflexive