Existence of Method Hierarchy

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Does a method hierarchy exist?

In the scientonomic context, this question was first formulated by Hakob Barseghyan and Mathew Mercuri in 2019. The question is currently accepted as a legitimate topic for discussion by Scientonomy community. There are currently no accepted claims concerning the existence of Method Hierarchy in Scientonomy.

Scientonomic History

Acceptance Record

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Scientonomy24 December 2019Existence of Method Hierarchy became accepted by virtue of the acceptance of Method Hierarchy. The question became accepted with the publication of the paper by Mercuri & Barseghyan.Yes

All Theories

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TheoryFormulationFormulated In
Method Hierarchy ExistsThere is such a thing as a method hierarchy.2019
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Accepted Theories

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Suggested Modifications

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Modification Community Date Suggested Summary Verdict Verdict Rationale Date Assessed
Sciento-2019-0013 Scientonomy 24 December 2019 Accept the existence of method hierarchies and the new definition of method hierarchy as a set of methods where theories that satisfy the requirements of methods that are higher in the hierarchy are preferred to theories that satisfy the requirements of methods that are lower in the hierarchy. Also accept the question of conceptualizing method hierarchies. Open

Current View

In Scientonomy, there are currently no accepted claims concerning the existence of Method Hierarchy.


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