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Show Notes
In this episode, we continue discussing Dubin’s 8-step method for theory building. We discuss the measurement of theoretical constructs, using logical propositions to make falsifiable predictions from theories, and the importance of specifying boundary conditions.
Shownotes
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- Norm Macdonald: The Professor of Logic
- Raven Paradox: https://platonicrealms.com/encyclopedia/Hempels-Ravens-Paradox
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