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A model discipline : political science and the logic of representations /

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Political scientists use models to investigate and illuminate causal mechanisms, generate comparative data, and more. But how do we justify and rationalize the method? Why test predictions from a deductive, and thus truth-preserving, system? Primo and Clarke tackle these central questions in this no...

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Main Author: Clarke, Kevin A.
Other Authors: Primo, David M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012.
Subjects:
Political science > Methodology.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Essays.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > General.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > National.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Reference.
Political science > Methodology
Political Science.
Law, Politics & Government.
Political Science Theory.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Political scientists use models to investigate and illuminate causal mechanisms, generate comparative data, and more. But how do we justify and rationalize the method? Why test predictions from a deductive, and thus truth-preserving, system? Primo and Clarke tackle these central questions in this novel work of methodology.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 220 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780199932399
0199932395
9780199700325
019970032X