Scope of Scientonomy - Implicit and Explicit (Barseghyan-2017)
This is an answer to the question Scope of Scientonomy - Explicit and Implicit that states "A scientonomic theory ought to distinguish between explicit statements of methodology, and actual employed methods, which may sometimes be implicit. It ought to account for employed methods, whether they correspond with stated methodology, or are purely implicit."
Scope of Scientonomy - Implicit and Explicit was formulated by Hakob Barseghyan in 2017.1 It is currently accepted by Scientonomy community as the best available answer to the question.
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Acceptance Record
| Community | Accepted From | Acceptance Indicators | Still Accepted | Accepted Until | Rejection Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientonomy | 1 January 2016 | The theory was introduced by Barseghyan in The Laws of Scientific Change pp. 52-61 and became de facto accepted by the community at that time together with the whole theory of scientific change. | Yes |
Question Answered
Scope of Scientonomy - Implicit and Explicit (Barseghyan-2017) is an attempt to answer the following question: Ought a scientonomic theory account for only changes to explicit elements of the mosaic or must it also deal with changes in implicit elements that are not openly stated?
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Description
The methods employed in theory assessment do not always correspond to the professed scientific methodology, and may be purely implicit. Thus, a scientonomic theory ought to distinguish between accepted methodologies and employed methods. Because of their role in theory assessment, and thus in determining the contents of the scientific mosaic, a scientonomic theory ought to include employed methods, whether they are explicit or implicit. 1pp. 52-61
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