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As straightforward as its title, How to Build Social Science Theories sidesteps the well-traveled road of theoretical examination by demonstrating how new theories originate and how they are elaborated. Essential reading for students of social science research, this book traces theories from their most rudimentary building blocks (terminology and definitions) through multivariable theoretical statements, models, the role of creativity in theory building, and how theories are used and evaluated.
Using and Evaluating Theory
Using and Evaluating Theory
Theory building is an ongoing process. It doesn't come to an end.
A theory may reach the point where it is useful and can be applied to solving problems. But it is still subject to revision as further testing takes place.
Perhaps we should think of theories as moving through stages—young, ...
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