PARAMETERIZE!: Notes on mathematical modeling for sociology

Authors
White, HC
Citation
Hc. White, PARAMETERIZE!: Notes on mathematical modeling for sociology, SOCIOL TH, 18(3), 2000, pp. 505-509
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Sociology & Antropology
Journal title
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
ISSN journal
07352751 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
505 - 509
Database
ISI
SICI code
0735-2751(200011)18:3<505:PNOMMF>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Radius is parameter to circles. Mathematical modeling contributes best to s ociological theory through parameterizing. Parameters form a seam linking q uantitative and qualitative panels of theory. All social construction comes through feedback, and modeling its outcomes requires use of parameters.