Study unit 4: growth of sociological perspectives

Question 1

what are the Four components make up a paradigm according to ritzer

Answer 1

1 A piece of work which scientists identifying with a particular paradigm
regard as an exemplar or model of how to pursue science.
2 Scientists within a particular paradigm have a shared image of the subject
matter of their discipline.
3 Any number of theories may arise within a particular paradigm.
4 Scientists within a particular paradigm have a bias towards using particular
methods and research instruments (Ritzer 1975:157).