1996/09/01 by J. H. Goldtborpe · 2 citations
Social Sciences · Mathematics · #Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research #Advanced Causal Inference Techniques #Social Policy and Reform Studies
paper · doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.esr.a018180
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In sociology today, the quantitative analysis of large-scale data-sets and the deployment of rational action theory are not closely related activities. However, the case is made out for a collaborative alliance between their exponents. Such an alliance would be to their mutual advantage in enabling them to respond more positively to criticisms they currently face; and, further, the particular emphases and modifications that would be encouraged on either side would be beneficial in themselves.