Theoretical Frameworks – Structure,
Construction, and Development
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Emergence
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Formal structure |
Testing and applying |
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Policy and practice Hypotheses, explanations, solutions,
predictions, control Formats, schemes Formal models Logically connected statements and
propositions Statements and propositions constructed from concepts Concepts Definitions and assumptions about
individuals, groups, interaction, and society Problems, conflicts, discontinuities Order, tradition Social movements, social change Observation of social phenomena Study of history, other disciplines, systems of thought Quantitative and qualitative methods used to observe individuals and groups and their actions and interactions in society Inductive and deductive reasoning Serendipity
Patterns and regularities
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Verification of hypotheses Validation and invalidation of statements and propositions Testing models
Evaluation Success or failure Acceptance, durability |
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Modified from J. H. Turner, The Structure of Sociological Theory, fifth edition, Ch. 1.
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