Practical significance of assumptions

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Review the Schommer-Aikens & Hutter article ("Epistemological beliefs and thinking about everyday controversial issues").

Provide a philosophical analysis of the article:

- Determine the philosophical assumptions underlying the research and methodology.

- Critically discuss the practical significance of the assumptions and their effect on the research's applicability.

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