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Why research without theory is not research A reply to Seymour, Crook and Rooke

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Construction management researchers have for too long ignored the centrality of theory to human activity. A simple analogy from everyday life, the quest for a suitable life partner, will demonstrate that all productive action depends on theory if it is to be shared and form a worthwhile addition to the body of knowledge. This analogy provides a useful introduction to the philosophy of science, and a criticism of those who propose a non-scientific approach to construction management research.

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  • Chris Harriss, 1998. "Why research without theory is not research A reply to Seymour, Crook and Rooke," Construction Management and Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 16(1), pages 113-116.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:conmgt:v:16:y:1998:i:1:p:113-116
    DOI: 10.1080/014461998372664
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    1. David Seymour & Darryll Crook & John Rooke, 1997. "The role of theory in construction management: a call for debate," Construction Management and Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 15(1), pages 117-119.
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