Theory Construction and Model-Building Skills, Second Edition

Develop your own theories and build on existing ones with this revised and updated book on theory construction and model-building skills. Suitable for graduate students and seasoned investigators alike, this hands-on text provides strategies to help you generate ideas, define constructs, and think through relationships and processes. The book features examples from multiple disciplines using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches, and offers practical advice for effectively writing about theories in papers and grant applications. With application and concept exercises in every chapter and a comprehensive companion website, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to enhance their research skills.