Explicit mathematical models for behavioral science theories

Physical science theories are often expressed as precise mathematical relationships from which researchers can derive empirically testable consequences. Mathematical modeling takes on additional tasks in the conduct of behavioral science research because behavioral science theories are typically expressed verbally, permitting a variety of mathematical representations for their conceptual relationships. This paper contains three different applications that (1) specify explicit mathematical models for various behavioral science theories, (2) verify the logical consistency of the formalized set of assumptions, and (3) examine the deductive content of the theories' models.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mathematics

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Pudaite, Paul Rozarlien

Contributors dc:contributor

• Muncaster, Robert G.
• Bishop, Richard L.

• Mathematics
• Psychology, Social
• Political Science, International Law and Relations

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1991 Pudaite, Paul Rozarlien

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9210956
(UMI)AAI9210956

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/20538