Accession Number:

ADA070103

Title:

Algebraic Systems: Applications in the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA

Personal Author(s):

• Hirshfeld, Stephen F.
• Bart, William M.

Report Date:

1978-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

122.0

Abstract:

This publication is an introduction to the uses of algebraic systems in the behavioral and social sciences. Algebra has already manifested its utility in the physical sciences. In this book, a variety of uses of algebra in the behavioral and social sciences is provided along with descriptions of several algebraic systems. This volume is intended to be sourcebook for theoretical conceptualizations for professionals in the behavioral and social sciences. This publication with its emphasis on description, application, and utility should be a valuable aid to the behavioral and social science researcher.

Descriptors:

• *ALGEBRAIC FUNCTIONS
• BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
• MATHEMATICAL LOGIC
• MATRIX THEORY
• PSYCHOLOGY
• RINGS(MATHEMATICS)
• SET THEORY
• SOCIAL SCIENCES
• STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

Subject Categories:

• Sociology and Law
• Psychology
• Statistics and Probability

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE