Differences in Additive Complexity between Biological Evolution and the Progress of Human Knowledge

Geisler, Eliezer; Ritter, Bruce

doi:10.1207/s15327000em050206

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“…That this is the time when the "scientist in crisis" is generating "speculative theories" (Kuhn, 1970, p. 87). Having a large number of theories may lead to a "critical mass" of ideas (Geisler & Ritter, 2003), thus generating communities of practice (Campbell, 1983, p. 127). This lends validity to the idea that theory which is more complex may be considered more advanced (e.g., Ross & Glock-Grueneich, 2008).…”

Section: Supporting Successful Revolution In the Sciencesmentioning

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Integrative Propositional Analysis: A New Quantitative Method for Evaluating Theories in Psychology

Wallis

2015

Review of General Psychology

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Currently, many top journals of psychology fail to specify any method for evaluating theories within submissions. The reason for this is not clear. Without a formal process, we cannot advance psychology as rapidly or as scientifically as we might. A growing body of literature, both philosophical and empirical, takes up the question of evaluating theories "on the page" with promising results. Here, we discuss a range of methods to identify some strengths and weaknesses. These include Integrative Propositional Analysis (IPA), a method for objectively evaluating the structure (complexity and interrelatedness) of theories that has proven effective in analyzing theories of management, organizations, ethics, systems, and policy. IPA is explained and applied to investigate a sample of theories of psychology. This study shows how we may identify theories that are more likely to be useful in practical application. Additionally, this study identifies benefits that might be gained through a rigorous integration of multiple theories. Importantly, this paper calls for the adoption of objective methods for reviewing theories within journal submissions that will accelerate the advancement of our field. IPA is put forward as a candidate for that role.

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Integrative Propositional Analysis: A New Quantitative Method for Evaluating Theories in Psychology

Wallis

2015

Review of General Psychology

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“…Nuggets can mean ideas, opinions, or simply be statements of fact. The value of the nugget to the organizational member is Table 1 Illustrative types of nuggets of knowledge in organizations a function of the use of the nugget by the member, its importance to the member, and the role of the nugget within the member's cognitive and organizational perspectives (Chen and Eddington, 2005;Geisler and Ritter, 2003;Geisler, 2006). Nuggets of knowledge may also be further defined and classified by their attributes or characteristics.…”

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A taxonomy and proposed codification of knowledge and knowledge systems in organizations

Geisler

2006

Knowl. Process Mgmt.

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This paper proposes a hierarchical taxonomy of knowledge and knowledge systems (KS) in organizations. The taxonomy is based on four criteria: structure (how knowledge is designed and what it contains); purpose (what is the knowledge for); function (what the knowledge does); and disciplinary content. Each criterion is further classified into distinct types of knowledge. The hierarchical taxonomy is then codified by means of a numerical system which serves to identity each type and unit of knowledge, down to the elemental knowledge nugget. The paper describes the taxonomy and the system of codification, and discusses issues of calibration and validation. The advantages and limitations of the taxonomy are also discussed.

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The metrics of knowledge: Mechanisms for preserving the value of managerial knowledge

Geisler

2007

Business Horizons

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Differences in Additive Complexity between Biological Evolution and the Progress of Human Knowledge

Cited by 5 publications

References 24 publications

Integrative Propositional Analysis: A New Quantitative Method for Evaluating Theories in Psychology

Integrative Propositional Analysis: A New Quantitative Method for Evaluating Theories in Psychology

A taxonomy and proposed codification of knowledge and knowledge systems in organizations

The metrics of knowledge: Mechanisms for preserving the value of managerial knowledge

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