The Explanatory Power of Models: Bridging the Gap between Empirical and Theoretical Research in the Social Sciences: 1 (Methodos Series) - Tapa dura

 
9781402008672: The Explanatory Power of Models: Bridging the Gap between Empirical and Theoretical Research in the Social Sciences: 1 (Methodos Series)

Sinopsis

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 aims to improve the explanatory power of models. The issue is quite novel, and has benefited from a thorough examination of statistical and mathematical models, conceptual models, diagrams and maps, machines, computer simulations, and artificial neural networks.

"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.

Críticas

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 worth reading. ... this book will find a useful place on the shelves of research libraries. Researchers interested in modelling approaches can reach for it ... ." (Myles Gould, Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design, Vol. 32 (5), 2005)

Reseña del editor

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 aims to improve the explanatory power of models. The issue is quite novel, and has benefited from a thorough examination of statistical and mathematical models, conceptual models, diagrams and maps, machines, computer simulations, and artificial neural networks.

"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.

Otras ediciones populares con el mismo título

9789048161225: The Explanatory Power of Models: Bridging the Gap between Empirical and Theoretical Research in the Social Sciences: 1 (Methodos Series)

Edición Destacada

ISBN 10:  9048161223 ISBN 13:  9789048161225
Editorial: Springer, 2010
Tapa blanda