The Quantitative Analysis of Large-Scale Data-sets and Rational Action Theory: For a Sociological Alliance
- 1 September 1996
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in European Sociological Review
- Vol. 12 (2) , 109-126
- https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.esr.a018180
Abstract
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.Keywords
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