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| relatively simple rule sets, statements about what would happen; Gap = Desired Value- Actual value |
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| Descripitions of how things relate to each other; coherent, can be compared. |
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| Small subset of articulated models; expressed using strong logical rigor; alegebra, caluculus, exponential growth, etc. |
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| Formal models that can be represented in a computer algorithm. |
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| Simple-Stepped-Goal seeking- Adaptive- Purposive |
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| Limited no. of objects, connected in simple ways. A thing that changes due to csomething else changing |
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| Incorporate chains of causation; recursive simaltaneous equations models |
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| Attempt to reach some desired end-state |
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| Goal Seeking models that adapt to change as circumstances change. Have rules that define the model's behaviour in certain situations. |
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| Evaluate/choose course of action by conducting what-if scenarios. |
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| Validity in that a cause-effect relationship has been identified. |
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| validity that can be applied to other times, places, and situations. |
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| Validity in that the reserach findings agree with pre-conceived notions. |
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| Insights from the research can be used to forecast what will happen in another arena. |
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| Validity in that the research findings for different aspects of the phenomenon support each other. |
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| First Wave of Innovation in Governance |
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The Emergence of the rule of law:
1. Control Of activities within society
2. Constraints on Gov't activity |
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| Basic Forms of self-governance |
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| Bands-Clans-Tribes-Chiefd |
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