Question

In what ways are paradigms useful? How can they contribute to scientific knowledge?

Answer 1

Paradigms are useful as they help in finding ways in an unknown territory due to the generalizations. For understanding the causal relationships among phenomena. Anticipating and, predict future developments and events. Distinguishing what is important from what is unimportant. Showing the path to be taken to achieve goals.

Paradigms contribute to scientific knowledge as certain standardized procedural models or 'paradigms' guide theoretical and experimental work in science.