Importance of Theory in Supporting Claims

The speaker criticizes the lack of theory in the Medestudys, highlighting the key problem of not knowing what happened and how things are mixed together. The critique points out that the use of meta studies by John Haggie and others lacks depth, and authors commenting on Medestudys often cherry-pick results. The speaker contrasts this with their approach, which utilizes cognitive load theory and evolutionary psychology to substantiate claims. They emphasize the importance of having a theoretical foundation to support arguments and raise the question of why inquiry learning is considered superior without a solid theoretical backing.