Question

discuss the relationship between theory and paradigm.

Answer 1

• A theory explains and brings about the causal relationships in a phenomenon.

• A theory can be considered as a creation of new knowledge.

• A theory is always testable and can be falsified.

• A paradigm, on the other hand, refers to a theoretical as well as a philosophical framework.

• A paradigm acts as a frame of reference.

• It is often implicit and works as an embodiment of theories