Paradigm shifts in scientific research. (a) Orthodox paradigm. (b) “Correlation supersedes causation” paradigm. (c) “Data-intensive scientific discovery” paradigm. (d) Robot scientist paradigm. (IMAGE) Science China Press Caption Introduced the process of paradigm shift in scientific research, outlining the evolution of every stage in the scientific process Credit ©Science China Press Usage Restrictions Use with credit. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.