A Paradigm Shift Is a Major Break in the Assumptions

question 49

Multiple Choice

A paradigm shift is a major break in the assumptions that are used to understand the world.for social scientists,what causes a paradigm shift?

• A) the study of history
• B) new data forcing a new way of looking at the world
• C) religion and theology
• D) increased awareness of the current paradigm

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