Overview

Empirical research often lacks theory. This book progressively works out a method of constructing models which can bridge the gap between empirical and theoretical research in the social sciences. This might improve the explanatory power of models. The issue is quite novel, and it benefited from a thorough examination of statistical and mathematical models, conceptual models, diagrams and maps, machines, computer simulations, and artificial neural networks. These modelling practices have been approached through different disciplines. The proposed method is partly inspired by reverse engineering. The standard covering law approach is abandoned, and classical induction restored to its rightful place. It helps to solve several difficulties which impact upon the social sciences today, for example how to extend an explanatory model to new phenomena, how to establish laws, and how to guide the choice of a conceptual structure. The book can be used for advanced courses in research methods in the social sciences and in philosophy of science.

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Author:   V. Rauschenbakh ,  M. Y. Ovchinnikov ,  Susan M.P. McKenna-Lawlor
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2003 ed.
Volume:   15
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   1.690kg
ISBN:  

9781402010637

ISBN 10:   140201063
Pages:   397
Publication Date:   31 December 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Unperturbed Orbital Motion. Two-Body Problem.- Qualitative Analysis of the Properties of Orbits.- Perturbed Motion.- Gravispheres.- Equations of Motion in Terms of Osculating Elements.- Braking of a SC in the Earth’s Atmosphere.- Terrestrial Nonsphericity and SC Motion.- SC Motion in the Field of Two Attracting Centers.- Elements of SC Manoeuvring Theory.- Interplanetary Trajectory Corrections.- Rendezvous Manoeuvring.- Gravity-Assist Manoeuvre.- About Orbit Determination Using Measured Data.- to Attitude Control.- SC Affected by a Gravity-Gradient Torque.- SC Motion in a Circular Orbit.- SC Motion in an Elliptical Orbit.- A Spinning Axisymmetric SC in Circular Orbit.- Equilibrium of a Gyrostat.- SC Motion Affected by an Aerodynamic Torque.- SC Motion in the Geomagnetic Field.- Motion of a SC under Damping.

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