Author Question: The idea that scientific knowledge does not progress in a simple linear and cumulative fashion is ... (Read 29 times)

JMatthes · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

The idea that scientific knowledge does not progress in a simple linear and cumulative fashion is associated with Thomas Kuhn.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What are the advantages and disadvantages of open ended questions?

What will be an ideal response?

Sassygurl126 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Students should identify and explain:
A) Advantages of open-ended questions:
(1) Permit an unlimited number of possible answers.
(2) Respondents can answer in detail and can qualify and clarify responses.
(3) Unanticipated findings can be discovered.
B) Disadvantages of open-ended questions:
(1) Different respondents give different degrees of detail in answers.
(2) Responses may be irrelevant or buried in useless detail.
(3) Comparisons and statistical analysis become very difficult.