According to Thomas Kuhn, which of the following is true of scientific progress?

A. It does not occur during a paradigm shift.
B. It is not subject to cultural bias.
C. It is not influenced by professional norms.
D. It does not proceed in a straight line.


Answer: D

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____________________ developed the view that is now known as transcendental idealism

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Natural selection favours genes which control themselves in that they make the best use of

their

A. Resources B. Environment C. Generic pool D. Heredity

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Islam first came to Africa during

a. the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad. b. the nineteenth century. c. the twentieth century. d. the first wave of European colonization.

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