Theory Construction and Model-Building Skills. A Practical Guide for Social Scientists
2nd edition

This accessible text has now been revised and updated, with expanded coverage of topics including. how theory may emerge from exploratory data analyses. The book prepares new and seasoned researchers to develop their own theories and build on existing ones. Concrete strategies are provided w help readers generate ideas, define constructs, and think through relationships and processes that link constructs.
Readers learn by doing via application and concept exercises, demonstration boxes, and practical guidelines. The extensive companion website (www.theory-construction.com) includes PowerPoint slides, primers on advanced topics, video demonstrations, supplemental exercises, and other resources.