The Explanatory Value and Hence the Status of a Paradigm

question 6

Multiple Choice

The explanatory value and hence the status of a paradigm is threatened by the existence of an anomaly. An anomaly is

• A)a dominant and widely accepted theory.
• B)an observation that the paradigm cannot explain.
• C)a modification of a basic invention.
• D)a transformation of the social structure.

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Definitions:

Unskilled Workers

Individuals who perform jobs that require little to no specialized skill or training.

Hay Market Rally

An event that took place in 1886 in Chicago, marked by a peaceful rally in support of workers striking for an eight-hour day, which turned violent after a bomb was thrown, leading to several deaths of policemen and civilians.

Knights of Labor

A 19th-century American labor federation that sought to organize all workers, irrespective of skill level, to improve working conditions.

Eight-hour Workday

A labor standard that establishes the maximum number of hours that an employee is expected to work per day, aiming to promote work-life balance.