In What Way Is Theory Typically Not Used in Participatory

question 26

Multiple Choice

In what way is theory typically not used in participatory action research?

• A) As a guide for calling into question power imbalances
• B) For helping to make sense of findings
• C) To control participant involvement
• D) For informing PAR practices

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Definitions:

Thermodynamics

The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy and, by extension, the relationships between all forms of energy.

Logical Strength

The extent to which the premises of an argument support its conclusion, influencing its capacity to persuade or convince logically.

Sound Argument

An argument that is both valid (correctly structured so that the conclusion logically follows from the premises) and has all true premises.

Bandwagon Fallacy

A logical error that concludes something is true, good, or desirable because many other people agree with it or are doing it.