Research philosophy and techniques : selected readings

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<subTitle>: selected readings</subTitle>
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<abstract displayLabel="Summary">The searcher's virtues -- The process of scientific thinking -- Logical thinking -- Organizing an insurance company research unit -- Introduction to network models -- Finding the cause -- Why measure? -- Computerized research: an advanced tool -- Using the 1980 census -- Qualitative approaches to forecasting -- Validity of focus-group findings -- Ideal design -- Statistical inference -- The well-chosen average -- Evaluating planning and research activities.</abstract>
<note type="statement of responsibility">Robert J. Gibbons, editor</note>
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