What Is a Paradigm

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is a paradigm?

• A) an abstract proposition that explains the social world and makes predictions about the future
• B) a set of assumptions, theories, and perspectives that makes up a way of understanding social reality
• C) the theory that sense perceptions are the only valid source of knowledge
• D) the application of the theory of evolution and the notion of "survival of the fittest" to the study of society

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Definitions:

Porpoise

A small cetacean of the family Phocoenidae, similar in appearance to a dolphin but with a shorter, rounded snout.

Purple Loosestrife

An invasive plant species with tall spikes of purple flowers, often found in wetlands, affecting native habitats and biodiversity.

Native Vegetation

Plant species that are indigenous to a specific area, having developed naturally without human intervention.

Wetland Species

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