Theory-choice, transient diversity and the efficiency of scientific inquiry

Volume: 9, Issue: 2
Published: Mar 16, 2019
Abstract
Recent studies of scientific interaction based on agent-based models (ABMs) suggest that a crucial factor conducive to efficient inquiry is what Zollman (2010) has dubbed ‘transient diversity’. It signifies a process in which a community engages in parallel exploration of rivaling theories lasting sufficiently long for the community to identify the best theory and to converge on it. But what exactly generates transient diversity? And is...
Paper Details
Title
Theory-choice, transient diversity and the efficiency of scientific inquiry
Published Date
Mar 16, 2019
Volume
9
Issue
2
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