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Literature on research disciplines and methods
Hevner, A.R., March, S.T., Park, J. 2004. Design Science in Information Systems Research. MIS Quarterly 28 (1) pp. 75-105.
- http://em.wtu.edu.cn/mis/jxkz/sjkx.pdf (maybe unofficial link, grab it now)
Järvinen, P. 2004. On research methods. Opinpaja Oy. Tampere.
- available for purchase: http://granum.uta.fi
Simon, H.A. 1996. The Sciences of the Artificial. 3rd edition. The MIT Press. Cambridge, Massachusetts.
von Wright, G.H. 1971. Explanation and Understanding. Cornell University Press. Ithaca.
- hard to find paper on internet, Book: http://books.google.fi/books/about/Explanation_and_Understanding.html?id=ehBxcgAACAAJ&redir_esc=y
Kiikeri, M., Ylikoski, P. 2004. Tiede tutkimuskohteena. Filosofinen johdatus tieteentutkimukseen. Gaudeamus. Helsinki.
Notes
Science disciplines
1. Positivistic science
- to understand causalities
- to explain
- to predict
- to control
- empirical, natural science view
2. Hermeneutical science
- to understand motives
- to interpret
- theological bases, humanities
3. Desing science
- to construct
- to improve
- to evaluate