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|Description=A scientific discipline normally deals with a great number of questions. However, not all of the question of a discipline are made equal, with some being more central than others. As the concept of ''core question'' intends to capture these central questions of a discipline, it is helpful to have a proper definition of the term. | |Description=A scientific discipline normally deals with a great number of questions. However, not all of the question of a discipline are made equal, with some being more central than others. As the concept of ''core question'' intends to capture these central questions of a discipline, it is helpful to have a proper definition of the term. | ||
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| − | |Authors List=Cyrus Al-Zayadi | + | |Authors List=Paul Patton, Cyrus Al-Zayadi |
|Formulated Year=2021 | |Formulated Year=2021 | ||
|Academic Events=Scientonomy Seminar 2019 | |Academic Events=Scientonomy Seminar 2019 | ||
Revision as of 14:46, 1 August 2021
What is core question? How should it be defined?
A scientific discipline normally deals with a great number of questions. However, not all of the question of a discipline are made equal, with some being more central than others. As the concept of core question intends to capture these central questions of a discipline, it is helpful to have a proper definition of the term.
In the scientonomic context, this term was first used by Paul Patton and Cyrus Al-Zayadi in 2021. The term is currently accepted by Scientonomy community.
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Scientonomic History
Acceptance Record
Here is the complete acceptance record of this question (it includes all the instances when the question was accepted as a legitimate topic for discussion by a community):
| Community | Accepted From | Acceptance Indicators | Still Accepted | Accepted Until | Rejection Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientonomy | 1 August 2021 | This is when Patton and Al-Zayadi's Disciplines in the Scientonomic Ontology that offered a definition of the term was published. This is a good indication that the question of how the term is to be defined is considered legitimate by the community. | Yes |
All Theories
The following theories have attempted to answer this question:
| Theory | Formulation | Formulated In |
|---|---|---|
| Core Question (Patton-Al-Zayadi-2021) | A core question of a discipline is a question identified in the discipline’s delineating theory as definitive of the discipline. | 2021 |
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Accepted Theories
According to our records, no theory on this topic has ever been accepted.
Suggested Modifications
Here is a list of modifications concerning this topic:
| Modification | Community | Date Suggested | Summary | Verdict | Verdict Rationale | Date Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sciento-2021-0006 | Scientonomy | 1 August 2021 | Accept new definitions of subquestion, core question, core theory, discipline, delineating theory, subdiscipline, and discipline acceptance. | Open |
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