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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Political science is an intensely quantitative discipline, and models are central. Political scientists use models--formal and informal, statistical and qualitative--to investigate and illuminate causal mechanisms, generate comparative data, and understand the conditions under which certain outcomes are expected to occur. But even though the use of models has grown dramatically in the discipline, there is very little understanding among political scientists of the role or function that models play in the scientific enterprise more generally. Moreover, theoretical models and empirical models have traditionally been treated as separate (hence the division between theorists and empiricists). Today, however, the emphasis is on using models to generate testable predictions that serve as hypotheses for subsequent data analysis. But how do we justify and rationalize the method? Why test predictions from a deductive, and thus truth-preserving, system? David Primo and Kevin Clarke tackle these central questions in this novel work of methodology. They argue that the lack of a suitable justification for model testing is not the only reason to revisit the role of models in political science. Most importantly, they contend that models should be seen as 'objects' and thus neither true nor false. Rather, they should be evaluated in the same fashion as models are evaluated in the physical sciences--good models are useful for particular purposes. Nothing more, nothing less. Divided into two parts, the book first establishes that no social scientific endeavor is philosophy-free. The second part focuses on different types of models, and closes with a framework for integrating theoretical and statistical models.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Political science is an intensely quantitative discipline, and models are central. Political scientists use models--formal and informal, statistical and qualitative--to investigate and illuminate causal mechanisms, generate comparative data, and understand the conditions under which certain outcomes are expected to occur. But even though the use of models has grown dramatically in the discipline, there is very little understanding among political scientists of the role or function that models play in the scientific enterprise more generally. Moreover, theoretical models and empirical models have traditionally been treated as separate (hence the division between theorists and empiricists). Today, however, the emphasis is on using models to generate testable predictions that serve as hypotheses for subsequent data analysis. But how do we justify and rationalize the method? Why test predictions from a deductive, and thus truth-preserving, system? David Primo and Kevin Clarke tackle these central questions in this novel work of methodology. They argue that the lack of a suitable justification for model testing is not the only reason to revisit the role of models in political science. Most importantly, they contend that models should be seen as 'objects' and thus neither true nor false. Rather, they should be evaluated in the same fashion as models are evaluated in the physical sciences--good models are useful for particular purposes. Nothing more, nothing less. Divided into two parts, the book first establishes that no social scientific endeavor is philosophy-free. The second part focuses on different types of models, and closes with a framework for integrating theoretical and statistical models.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

single issue magazine. Condizione: Good. First Edition. Boston: Avenue Victor Hugo Publishers. 1976. First Edition. Softcover. Magazine. Pictorial wrappers [about 8.25" x 11"], saddle-stapled, 80 pages, illustrated. Good to Very Good with creasing and some rubbing to the spine area, light corner creasing, paper tanning/tanned as usual. mag 23. Thomas Barber (cover) (illustratore).…

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Pamphlet. Condizione: Very Good. Vol 5, No 4, pp. 741-753, 4to, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, stapled & trimmed, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good+. First Edition. 80 pp. Very light wear. Cover art by Tom Barber; interiors by: Tom Barber; John King; Douglas Smith; Wendy Pini; and John McIntosh. This issue contains: Marvels and Miracles - Pass It On - an essay by Ray Bradbury; Communications in the Second Century of the Telephone - an essay by Arthur C. Clarke; Ashes to Ashes, Rust to Rust: The Robot in Science Fiction - an essay by Peter Weston; Dreams of Ash, Memories of Fire - a short story by Karl Hansen; The Tame One - a short story by Rob Chilson; Blanket Coverage - a short story by Walter Pilcher; The Snares of the Hunter - a short story by Jack Rhys writing as Michael Stall; Next Door Neighbor - a short story by Kevin O'Donnell Jr; Growing Up - a novelette by Damien Broderick; Draconian Inheritance - a short story by Ruth Berman; The Aleph - an essay by Andrew A. Whyte Size: 4to. Tom Barber; John King; Douglas Smith; Wendy Pini; John McIntosh; (illustratore). Book.…

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Very good paperback copy (NOT ex-library). Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy; previous owner's inscription in top right corner, otherwise text also very good. Exterior looks great, shelfwear is very minor. An excellent copy. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.…

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Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 154 pages ; 21 cm ; ISBN 9780853427629, 9781856352178, 0853427623, 185635217X OCLC 16227999 ; pictorial stiff paper wrappers ; Spans the whole of Irish history from the megalithic era to the late 20th century. Contributors cover topics including the building of the three great tombs of the Boyne Valley, the death of the Irish language, and the partition in 1920 ; "A companion series to the Thomas Davis lectures." ; This book spans the whole range of Irish history from the megalithic era to the late 20th century. Contributors include the leading experts in their fields. Chapters include: The Building of the Boyne Tombs by Frank Mitchell; The Coming of Christianity by Liam de Paor; Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf by Donnchadh O Carrain; The Norman Invasion by Michael Richter; The Flight of the Earls by Margaret Mac Curtain; The Plantations of Ulster by Aidan Clarke; The Act of Union by James McGuire; The Death of the Irish Language by Richard B. Walsh; Catholic Emancipation by Kevin B. Nolan; The Land War by Joseph Lee; The Founding of the Gaelic League by Donal McCartney; Partition by Ronan Fanning; and The European Economic Community by John A. Murphy. Succinct and readable, this book is an essential guide to the understanding of key epochs and events in Irish history. ; FINE. Book.…

paperback. Condizione: Sehr gut. 320 Seiten; 9783775760089.2 Gewicht in Gramm: 2.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Political science is an intensely quantitative discipline, and models are central. Political scientists use models--formal and informal, statistical and qualitative--to investigate and illuminate causal mechanisms, generate comparative data, and understand the conditions under which certain outcomes are expected to occur. But even though the use of models has grown dramatically in the discipline, there is very little understanding among political scientists of the role or function that models play in the scientific enterprise more generally. Moreover, theoretical models and empirical models have traditionally been treated as separate (hence the division between theorists and empiricists). Today, however, the emphasis is on using models to generate testable predictions that serve as hypotheses for subsequent data analysis. But how do we justify and rationalize the method? Why test predictions from a deductive, and thus truth-preserving, system? David Primo and Kevin Clarke tackle these central questions in this novel work of methodology. They argue that the lack of a suitable justification for model testing is not the only reason to revisit the role of models in political science. Most importantly, they contend that models should be seen as 'objects' and thus neither true nor false. Rather, they should be evaluated in the same fashion as models are evaluated in the physical sciences--good models are useful for particular purposes. Nothing more, nothing less. Divided into two parts, the book first establishes that no social scientific endeavor is philosophy-free. The second part focuses on different types of models, and closes with a framework for integrating theoretical and statistical models.…

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Condizione: New. Num Pages: 232 pages, 6 b/w illus. BIC Classification: GPS; JHBC; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 316. . 2012. Illustrated. paperback. . . . .

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Condizione: New. Num Pages: 232 pages, 6 b/w illus. BIC Classification: GPS; JHBC; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 316. . 2012. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Political science is an intensely quantitative discipline, and models are central. Political scientists use models--formal and informal, statistical and qualitative--to investigate and illuminate causal mechanisms, generate comparative data, and understand the conditions under which certain outcomes are expected to occur. But even though the use of models has grown dramatically in the discipline, there is very little understanding among political scientists of the role or function that models play in the scientific enterprise more generally. Moreover, theoretical models and empirical models have traditionally been treated as separate (hence the division between theorists and empiricists). Today, however, the emphasis is on using models to generate testable predictions that serve as hypotheses for subsequent data analysis. But how do we justify and rationalize the method? Why test predictions from a deductive, and thus truth-preserving, system? David Primo and Kevin Clarke tackle these central questions in this novel work of methodology. They argue that the lack of a suitable justification for model testing is not the only reason to revisit the role of models in political science. Most importantly, they contend that models should be seen as 'objects' and thus neither true nor false. Rather, they should be evaluated in the same fashion as models are evaluated in the physical sciences--good models are useful for particular purposes. Nothing more, nothing less. Divided into two parts, the book first establishes that no social scientific endeavor is philosophy-free. The second part focuses on different types of models, and closes with a framework for integrating theoretical and statistical models.…