Measurement units and theory construction: A reply to Loker's "Theory in psychology"

Authors
Tryon, WW
Citation
Ww. Tryon, Measurement units and theory construction: A reply to Loker's "Theory in psychology", J MIND BEH, 20(3), 1999, pp. 295-298
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF MIND AND BEHAVIOR
ISSN journal
02710137 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
295 - 298
Database
ISI
SICI code
0271-0137(199922)20:3<295:MUATCA>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Tryon's (1996) primary thesis and four corollary points are restated. Seven of Loker's primary criticisms are identified and rebutted. It is concluded that measurement units are theoretical entities because they concern the q uanta being measured and that these entities can be combined in Various way s to generate new theoretical concepts.