Introduction to Theory Development

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Introduction to Paradigms

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• Paradigms, Classifications, Perspectives, Theories, Assumptions Table
• William D. Perdue on Paradigms and Assumptions

• Printable Handout Related to Slide Presentation of Introduction to Theory Development and Introduction to Sociological Paradigms---ICA: Theory and Paradigm Worksheet----this file may require a Microsoft Word program in order to print this handout.)

• Slide Presentation of Introduction to Theory Development and Introduction to Sociological Paradigms (PowerPoint format)