Methods in phonology

1.1 Questions, answers, method
1.1.1 Questions
1.1.2 Theories
a. Representation of sound patterns and the operations performed on them
b. Mechanisms of sound change
c. Teleological and non-teleological theories
1.1.3 Methods
a. Scientific method
Present data
In an objective way
In a quantified way
Present evidence
that overcomes doubt as to its relevance to a particular hypothesis or theory
b. Methodological revolution