Mershon, Carol
Formal Modeling in Social Science
- ISBN 13:
- 9780472054237
- author:
- Mershon, Carol
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The University of Michigan Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Mathematics, Reference,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Formal Modeling in Social Science provides a comprehensive framework for building explanations and evaluating theories in the social sciences. By structuring reasoning and opening up venues for controlled experimentation, formal models can lead to hypotheses and advance our understanding of complex phenomena. The authors explore the varied roles of formal models, integrating epistemology and methodology to demonstrate their interconnectedness. They illustrate the process of designing original models suited to specific puzzles, using multiple methods in diverse areas of inquiry. A key aspect of this approach is the crucial role of narrative in progressing from theory to model, ensuring transparency and replicability. This book addresses scholars across various career stages and disciplines, providing a valuable resource for those seeking to apply formal modeling techniques in their research.
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