The Belief That Valid Knowledge About the Objective World Can

question 6

Multiple Choice

The belief that valid knowledge about the objective world can be determined through scientific research is which philosophical foundation of program evaluation?

• A)realism
• B)positivism
• C)pragmatism
• D)scientism
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

U.S. Supreme Court

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