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KimWrice

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An important characteristic of a paradigm is that is:
 
  A. it must be original enough to attract adherents.
  B. it should be correct, or at least close.
 
  C. it should resolve all important problems in its field.
  D. it should not be open-ended.
 
  E. All of the above

Question 2

According to Kuhn, a scientific revolution:
 
  A. occurs when the old paradigm is proved false.
  B. occurs when the new paradigm is proved true.
 
  C. is something that ought to occur, but never does in actual scientific practice.
 
  D. is when a new paradigm builds upon and extends an old one.
 
  E. None of the above



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: E



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