paradigmave
Paradigmave is a neologism used in discussions of scientific methodology to denote a framework that synthesizes multiple competing paradigms into a single, operational approach. It aims to capture the strengths of distinct theoretical perspectives by averaging their assumptions, methods, and evaluative criteria to guide research design and interpretation.
The term blends paradigm and average, signaling the idea of averaging across models. It has appeared in
Core components include model averaging across paradigms, methodological pluralism, and criteria-based integration. Practitioners propose procedures such
Applications span social sciences, education research, design and engineering, and data integration tasks that involve heterogeneous
Reception is mixed. Proponents hail it as a pragmatic bridge for interdisciplinary work; critics warn that
Related concepts include paradigm shift, model averaging, methodological pluralism, and interdisciplinarity.