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Theory-building with cases [PDF]

open access: possible, 2009
Theory-building with cases is (a) formulating new propositions that emerge from the empirical evidence in a sample of cases and (b) testing them in the same sample. The main difference with most other forms of generating new propositions (such as analyzing the theoretical literature, brainstorming, etc.) is its empirical character.
Hak, A., Dul, J.
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Building Theory

Abstract This chapter focuses on three theoretical debates that help us to understand what policy reformers hope to gain from participatory institutions: decentralized governance, local accountability, and subnational democracy. Each of these debates is independent, but there is also overlap across them because all three relate to the ...
Brian Wampler, Michael Touchton
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Theory Building Approach

2015
The network nature of manufacturing may not be captured by further detailing the systems thinking. The scope has to be widened up. To speed up research progresses, the base for further grounded theory has to be strengthened and the role of outside disciplines for manufacturing has to be newly established in order to profit from the catalysing forces ...
Hermann Kühnle, Günter Bitsch
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Theory Building.

Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, 1970
James E. Tomberlin, Robert Dubin
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Theory Building

Contemporary Sociology, 1979
David Willer, Robert Dubin
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Building Integrated Theory

2018
Group model building describes a variety of methods for involving clients or stakeholders in the creation of a system dynamics model. There is empirical support for five different mechanisms used to explain the cognitive and interpersonal effects among participants.
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Theory Building.

Administrative Science Quarterly, 1969
Neil W. Henry, Robert Dubin
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Building a Theory

2007
Abstract This chapter examines the theory building activities illustrated in Figure 4.1 of the engaged scholarship process. The central objective of theory building is to develop plausible and interesting conceptual models that answer a question about the problem as formulated in the last chapter.
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Resilience Building Theory

Rachmad, Yoesoep Edhie. 2022. Resilience Building Theory. München Oktoberfest Buch Internationaler Verlag, Spezialausgabe 2022. DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/SBYG5 The Resilience Building Theory, developed by Yoesoep Edhie Rachmad in 2022, is rooted in the increasing challenges and pressures faced by individuals and organizations across various aspects of life.
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Mountain-building theory

1985
Abstract Isostasy and the geosyncline are two major geological concepts that had their origins in the nineteenth century. Each is uniquely American in its origin, although a number of suggestions by Europeans triggered ideas in the minds of Americans.
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