How to build social science theories /
Shoemaker, Pamela J.,
How to build social science theories / Pamela J. Shoemaker, James William Tankard, Jr., Dominic L. Lasorsa. - xvi, 222 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Foreword / Introduction: The Nature of Science -- Theoretical Concepts: The Building Blocks of Theory -- Theoretical Statements Relating Two Variables -- Theoretical and Operational Linkages -- Theoretical Statements Relating Three Variables -- Theoretical Statements Relating Four or More Variables -- Theoretical Models -- Creativity and Theory Building -- Using and Evaluating Theory. Jerald Hage -- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
"How to Build Social Science Theories is a sophisticated yet readable analysis presented by internationally known experts in social science methodology. It is designed primarily as a core text for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in communication theory. It will also be a perfect addition to any course dealing with theory and research methodology across the social sciences. Additionally, professional researchers will find it an indispensable guide to the genesis, dissemination, and evaluation of social science theories."--BOOK JACKET.
0761926666 9780761926665 0761926674 9780761926672
2003016653
Sociology--Methodology
Social sciences--Methodology
HM585 / .S52 2004
300.1
How to build social science theories / Pamela J. Shoemaker, James William Tankard, Jr., Dominic L. Lasorsa. - xvi, 222 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Foreword / Introduction: The Nature of Science -- Theoretical Concepts: The Building Blocks of Theory -- Theoretical Statements Relating Two Variables -- Theoretical and Operational Linkages -- Theoretical Statements Relating Three Variables -- Theoretical Statements Relating Four or More Variables -- Theoretical Models -- Creativity and Theory Building -- Using and Evaluating Theory. Jerald Hage -- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
"How to Build Social Science Theories is a sophisticated yet readable analysis presented by internationally known experts in social science methodology. It is designed primarily as a core text for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in communication theory. It will also be a perfect addition to any course dealing with theory and research methodology across the social sciences. Additionally, professional researchers will find it an indispensable guide to the genesis, dissemination, and evaluation of social science theories."--BOOK JACKET.
0761926666 9780761926665 0761926674 9780761926672
2003016653
Sociology--Methodology
Social sciences--Methodology
HM585 / .S52 2004
300.1