The Evaluation of a Scientific Explanation

Authors

  • Luiza Mesesan Schmitz Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

scientific explanation, scientific criteria

Abstract

This paper presents a few theoretical elements of the scientific explanation, as well as the main standards that have to be followed to build a scientific theory. The information presented represents just a short review of the elements necessary for building a theory, but the way to actually build a theory is the subject of a future article.

Author Biography

Luiza Mesesan Schmitz, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Sociology-Philosophy

Published

2008-11-09

Issue

Section

SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK