The Explanatory Power of Models: Bridging the Gap between Empirical and Theoretical Research in the Social Sciences - Couverture souple
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Synopsis
List of Authors. General Introduction; R. Franck. Part I: Statistical Modelling and the Need for Theory. Introduction to Part I; R. Franck. 1. The determinants of infant mortality: how far are conceptual frameworks really modelled? G. Masuy-Stroobant. 2. The role of statistical and formal techniques in experimental psychology; G. Lories. 3. Explanatory models in suicide research: explaining relationships; A.-M. Aish-v. Vaerenbergh. 4. Attitudes towards ethnic minorities and support for ethnic discrimination, A test of complementary models; P. Scheepers, et al. Conclusions of Part I; R. Franck. Part II: Computer Simulation and the Reverse Engineering Method. Introduction to Part II; R. Franck. 5. Computer simulation methods to model macroeconomics; A. de Callataÿ. 6. The explanatory power of Artificial Neural Networks; M. Verleysen. Conclusions of Part II; R. Franck. Part III: Models and Theory. Introduction to Part III; R. Franck. 7. On modelling in human geography; D. Peeters. 8. The explanatory power of migration models; M. Termote. 9. The role of models in comparative politics; C. Mironesco. 10. Elementary mathematical modelization of games and sports; P. Parlebas. Conclusions of Part III; R. Franck. Part IV: Epistemological Landmarks. Introduction to Part IV; R. Franck. 11. Computer modelling of theory, explanation for the 21st century; T.K. Burch. 12. The logistic analysis of explanatory theories in archaeology;J.-C. Gardin. Conclusions of Part IV; R. Franck. General Conclusion; R. Franck. Subject Index. Name Index.
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