The Nature and Scope of Social Science: A Critical AnthologyLeonard I. Krimerman |
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The Empirical Case for a Science of Behavior | 3 |
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The Covering Law Analysis of Scientific Explanation | 54 |
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action analysis analytic induction antecedent antecedent conditions apply argument assert belief Boyle's Law causal cause ceteris paribus claim concepts covering law definition described distinction economic empirical example experience explana explanandum explanatory expressions fact factors formulation function given Hempel historian human behavior human studies hypothesis idea ideal types imply individual inductive inference intentional interpretation involved kind knowledge language logical matter means measurement mechanism ment mental method methodological individualism mind motion natural sciences object observation occur operational operational definition organism paresis particular person phenomena Philosophy of Science planation possible precise principle problem processes propositions psychological question rational reasons reference relation relevant rules scientific Scriven sense sentence situation Skinner social sciences social scientists sociological specific statement suggest syphilis teleological theoretical theory thesis things thought tion true understanding universal variables