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According to Thomas Kuhn, what is a paradigm in the context of scientific research?
A shared and recognized theoretical perspective guiding research
What did Thomas Kuhn refer to as a 'scientific revolution'?
The transition from one theory to another involving a comprehensive and consequential shift
What did Thomas Kuhn reject in his work 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions'?
The traditional notion of science as a continuous accumulation of new discoveries
What does a paradigm in sociology encompass?
Theory, internal articulation of a theory, school of thought, and more
What is the role of a paradigm in guiding research according to Thomas Kuhn?
Guiding research in selecting relevant facts to study, formulating hypotheses, and determining necessary research methods and techniques
Test your knowledge of paradigms in social research and Thomas Kuhn's "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions" with this quiz. Explore the meanings and implications of the term "paradigm" within sociology and its connection to different theories and schools of thought.
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