In Everyday Life, It Is Assumed That Science Provides Access

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Essay

In everyday life, it is assumed that science provides access to objective truths that will never change. However, the philosopher Thomas Kuhn argues that truth is relative and dependent upon the paradigm through which one sees the world. Explain what a paradigm is and how the scientific method can lead to paradigm shifts.

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A process by which a participant is made fully aware of a study's nature, procedures, and potential impacts before participating.

Research Study

An organized inquiry or investigation conducted to gather data and information to solve a problem, test a hypothesis, or answer a question.

Experimental Group

The group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested, which contrasts with the control group that does not receive the test variable.

Spaced Practice

A learning technique that involves breaking up studying into shorter sessions over a longer period, improving retention over time.