Theory Building

analysis analytical problem assert associative units attention attribute behavioral sciences boundary-determining criteria categoric law causality cell chapter characteristic conclusion consequence correlation criterion deal defined determinant law developed discipline distinction domain empirical indicator empirical test empirical world enumerative units example experimental fact given Gresham's law hypothesis important individual intervening variable knowledge L. L. Thurstone law of interaction level of efficiency limited linkage logical means measure values ment null hypothesis observable operation outcome person philosopher of science Philosophy of Science positive possible precision prediction primitive unit produce psychology question relational unit relationship scientific model sequential law social sciences sociology specified statistical unit status strategic propositions structure summative units Talcott Parsons theoretical model theoretical unit theorist theory building tion truth statements truth table units and laws units employed values of unit variable units York zero value