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Both Talcott Parsons and George Homans thought theory should be constructed inductively, or from the ground up.

Inductively

Pertaining to a method of reasoning that moves from specific observations to broader generalizations and theories.

Talcott Parsons

An American sociologist known for his contributions to the theory of social action, system theory, and for his role in the development of functionalism.

George Homans

A sociologist known for his work in developing social exchange theory, focusing on the cost-benefit analyses of social interactions.

  • Understand the debate and development of sociological methodologies, including the inductive and deductive approaches.
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Sangeeta AgarwalJun 03, 2024
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Both Talcott Parsons and George Homans believed in a deductive approach to theory construction. They believed that theories should begin with a set of abstract principles and then be tested through observation and empirical research.

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