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Robert . Ed(S): Franck - The Explanatory Power of Models. Bridging the Gap Between Empirical and Theoretical Research in the Social Sciences.  - 9781402008672 - V9781402008672
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The Explanatory Power of Models. Bridging the Gap Between Empirical and Theoretical Research in the Social Sciences.

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Description for The Explanatory Power of Models. Bridging the Gap Between Empirical and Theoretical Research in the Social Sciences. Hardback. Empirical research often lacks theory. This book progressively works out a method of constructing models which can bridge the gap between empirical and theoretical research in the social sciences. It is suitable for advanced courses in research methods in the social sciences and in philosophy of science. Editor(s): Franck, Robert. Series: Methodos Series. Num Pages: 310 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 631.

Empirical research often lacks theory. This book progressively works out a method of constructing models which can bridge the gap between empirical and theoretical research in the social sciences. This might improve the explanatory power of models. The issue is quite novel, and it benefited from a thorough examination of statistical and mathematical models, conceptual models, diagrams and maps, machines, computer simulations, and artificial neural networks. These modelling practices have been approached through different disciplines.

The proposed method is partly inspired by reverse engineering. The standard covering law approach is abandoned, and classical induction restored to its rightful place. ... Read more

The book can be used for advanced courses in research methods in the social sciences and in philosophy of science.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
Series
Methodos Series
Number of Pages
310
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402008672
SKU
V9781402008672
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15

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From the reviews: "This book is first in a new series of collected essays on methodological problems and issues facing the social sciences. … There are … lots of enthusiastic supplementary commentaries from the editor in each part of the book … . contains the most useful and also highest quality material: it is well ... Read more

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