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theory-ladenness of observation: a standalone construct

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Philosophy of science

the claim that what scientists observe is shaped by the theories and concepts they already hold.

In philosophy of science, theory-ladenness of observation refers to the claim that what scientists observe is shaped by the theories and concepts they already hold. This meaning comes from Brewer (2001) in Philosophy of Science.[1]

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  1. Brewer, W. F., & Lambert, B. L. (2001). The Theory-Ladenness of Observation and the Theory-Ladenness of the Rest of the Scientific Process. Philosophy of Science, 68(S3), S176-S186. https://doi.org/10.1086/392907

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