Theory Building

analysis analytical associative attention attribute become behavior boundary called causality cell chapter characteristics clear collective complex conclusion consequence consider course criteria deal defined described designated determine developed discipline distinction distinguish domain empirical indicator employed examine example fact function give given goal hypothesis idea important included individual kind knowledge law of interaction limited logical means measured method nature necessary negative observer operation outcome particular person population positive possible prediction preference present Press probability problem produce propositions question range reason relational unit relationship represented sample scientific scientists sense significant situation social sciences sociology specified statement statistical structure summative units theoretical theoretical model theory building things tion truth turn types understanding units University values variables whole York zero