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Toward a General Research Process for Using Dubin's Theory Building Model

Louisiana State University

Janis S. Lowe, EdD, MBA

Louisiana Department of Labor

Dubin developed a widely used methodology for theory building, which describes the components of the theory building process. Unfortunately, he does not define a research process for implementing his theory building model. This article proposes a seven-step general research process for implementing Dubin's theory building model. An example of a theory building process is used to explicate a research process that will aid new theorists and reviewers of theory in conceptualizing a rigorous and systematic process to implement Dubin's model.

Key Words: theory • building

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