Module 3

Question 1

Formulating Questions of Judgement

Answer 1

1. Question could be answered differently depending on view

2. Among competing answers, there is one that may be best

Question 2

Paul & Elder 9 Dimensions of Decision Making

Answer 2

1. Establish your goals, purposes, and needs.
2. Take on problems and decisions one by one.
3. Assess implications of alternatives.
4. Find the information you need
5. Analyze the information
6. Assess long & short-term options and limitations
7. Consider all pros and cons
8. Make a strategic decision
9. Monitor implications and make any adjustments

Question 3

Mill’s Methods of Determining Causation

Answer 3

1. Common factor - looking for a single shared factor
2. Single difference - looking for one factor that is present in one situation but absent in another
3. Concomitant variation - looking for a pattern to establish cause and effect
4. Process of elimination - ruling out non causal factors until one remains

Question 4

Questions of Preference

Answer 4

No ‘right’ answer, answers are based on preference and opinion. All answers are subjective and non debatable.

Question 5

Question of Fact

Answer 5

Question that has only one right answer.