Scientific Discovery in the Social Sciences

Teaching the scientific method is a staple of standard introductory social science courses such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, and political science. The purpose of this book is to indicate why such misconceptions occur and to point out some implications and suggestions for teaching the scientific method in the social sciences. This book examines issues arising from scientific discovery in the social sciences. It features a range of disciplines including behavioral sciences, computer science, finance, and statistics with an emphasis on philosophy. 

Print ISBN: 9781682507995 | 150 $ | 2022 | Hardcover

Subject: Social Sciences

Editor: Likun Tan

About the editor: Likun Tan, PhD, is associate professor at the Department of Security, Strategy and Leadership. His teaching interest topics include diaspora; culture; media; identities; citizenship. He has keen interest in comparative policies; transnational mobilizations; immigration; borders; multiculturalism; and equality policies; fight against discrimination.