As it is not necessary to have all five criteria for evaluating theory in order for a theory to be labeled “good,” which criteria should be the focus? Is there one criterion that is imperative to establishing whether a theory is good or not?
What is the benefit of examining ways of grouping aspects of the definition of communication as opposed to providing one standard definition? How is this related to what people think about the communication process?
Why do people use the phrase, “In theory, this should work…”? What does this imply about theory? After reading the chapter, how would you explain the usefulness of theory?
