Rational Choice Theory And Large-Scale Data AnalysisThe relationship between rational choice theory and large-scale data analysis has become an important issue for sociologists. Though rational choice theory is well established in both sociology and economics, its influence on quantitative empirical sociology has been surprisingly limited. This book examines why there is hardly a link between the t |
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Contents
PART TWO Linking Rational Choice Theory and Quantitative Sociology | |
PhenomenonCentered Versus | |
Rational Choice Situational Analysis and Empirical Research | |
Thresholds and Mechanisms A Comment on Hedström and Swedbergs Chapter | |
Methodological Problems | |
PART THREE LargeScale Data Sets Rare Events and Qualitative Research | |
Bringing Individuals Back into Sociology Three Aspects of Cohesion in Dutch | |
Can and Should Rational Choice Theory Be Tested by Survey Research? | |
PART FIVE Rational Choice Theory and Longitudinal Research | |
A Longitudinal Approach | |
Results of a Three Wave | |
PART SIX Future Perspectives | |
References | |
Stanley Lieberson | |
CaseOriented Research and the Study of Social Action | |
PART FOUR Empirical Analyses Using Rational Choice Theory | |
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Rational Choice Theory and Largescale Data Analysis HANS-PETER. PREIN BLOSSFELD (GERALD.),Gerald Prein No preview available - 2020 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Rational Choice Theory And Large-Scale Data Analysis |
| Authors | Hans-peter Blossfeld, Gerald Prein |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2019 |
| ISBN | 1000308952, 9781000308952 |
| Length | 336 pages |
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