Theme 4 - Merton's Norms (FC305)

Which of these two sociologists viewed science and scientific discovery as part of society? - Merton or Mitroff?

The concept by Merton that everybody should be able to take part in science; ideas should be judged based on evidence and logic alone is known as ...

Merton's view that scientists should share their findings freely, work together and build on the work of previous generations is ....

• Universalism

• Communalism

• Disinterestedness

• Organised scepticism

The opposite of Universalism is ....

The counter-norm by Mitroff that states that personal motivation is not a problem for scientists as it will make them work hard is known as ...