Fundamentals of Business Intelligence (FBI) Practice Exam

Which analysis matches the term "Dualism"?

1. Bloom's Taxonomy

2. Tuckman's Stages

3. Perry's Scheme

4. Ladder of Inference

The correct answer is: Perry's Scheme

The term "Dualism" is most closely associated with Perry's Scheme, which discusses the development of students' thinking as they progress through various stages of complexity in understanding knowledge and truth. In the early stages of Perry's Scheme, particularly the Dualism stage, students tend to see information in black-and-white terms. They believe that knowledge is either right or wrong, with an emphasis on authority figures to define what is considered correct. As students advance through Perry's Scheme, they encounter more complex scenarios where they begin to appreciate the nuances in knowledge, moving away from the binary thinking characteristic of dualism. This framework is particularly relevant in educational settings, where understanding a student's cognitive development can inform teaching strategies and instructional design. While other analyses such as Bloom’s Taxonomy focus on learning objectives and cognitive skills in a structured way, or Tuckman’s Stages which relate to team development, they do not specifically address the dualistic thinking pattern that Perry’s Scheme highlights. The Ladder of Inference also centers on reasoning and decision-making processes but does not incorporate the developmental perspective on knowledge that dualism implies. Thus, the strong linkage between dualism and Perry's Scheme makes it the correct choice for this question.