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 What do social scientists mean by “constructionism”?

 What is inferential logic, and why do social scientists spend time thinking about it?

 What are limitations of deductive reasoning in social science research?

 What are problems with abductive reasoning in social science research?

 What risks are associated with purely inductive approaches to social science research?

 What is the definition of ontology? Can you give examples of contexts in which epistemology would be important in social science research?

 In what ways can metatheory stimulate problem solving by researchers?

 What is the definition of epistemology? Can you give examples of contexts in which epistemology would be important in social science research?

Internet Resources

The journal Philosophy of the Social Sciences (http://pos.sagepub.com)

Developing a Research Proposal

Do you favor positivism or postpositivism as a guide for your research? Explain your position.

What types of theories will you use in your research project? Consider the role of theory in your research in light of how theory is used in published research in your area.

Further Reading

Reed, I. (2011). Interpretation and social knowledge. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.

Rosenberg, A. (2012). Philosophy of social science. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.

Snow, C. P. (2013). The two cultures and the scientific revolution. London, England: Martino Fine Books. (Original work published 1959)