Core Theory (Patton-Al-Zayadi-2021)

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This is a definition of Core Theory that states "A core theory of a discipline is a theory presupposed by the discipline’s core questions."

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This definition of Core Theory was formulated by Paul Patton and Cyrus Al-Zayadi in 2021.1

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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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Core Theory (Patton-Al-Zayadi-2021) is an attempt to answer the following question: What is core theory? How should it be defined?

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Description

The scientific mosaic consists of theories and questions2345. A core theory of a discipline is a theory presupposed by the discipline's core questions.

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References

  1. ^  Patton, Paul and Al-Zayadi, Cyrus. (2021) Disciplines in the Scientonomic Ontology. Scientonomy 4, 59-85. Retrieved from https://scientojournal.com/index.php/scientonomy/article/view/37123.
  2. ^ Barseghyan (2015) p. 5 
  3. ^ Barseghyan (2018) p.33 
  4. ^ Rawleigh (2018) p. 3 
  5. ^ Sebastien (2016) p.6