A primer in theory construction - Reynolds, Paul D. (Paul Davidson), 1938- (Indianapolis : Bobbs-Merrill Co., Inc., 1971)
Introduction -- The idea -- Concepts -- Statements -- Forms of theories -- Testing theories -- Strategies for developing a scientific body of knowledge -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Student exercises.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-176) and index.
Also issued online.
Keywords: Social sciences; Philosophy; Research; Research design; Social Sciences