If you were a scientist planning a research project, Kuhn's theory would tell you that you should:
A) hire only young scientists.
B) be sure all your researchers share the same paradigm.
C) move as quickly as possible from one paradigm to the next.
D) avoid anomalies.
E) Kuhn says nothing about what we "should" do.

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Kuhn's theory is a descriptive theory that explains how scientific paradigms shift over time. It does not provide prescriptions for how scientists should conduct their research. Therefore, there is no "should" statement in Kuhn's theory.

If You Were a Scientist Planning a Research Project, Kuhn's