This lecture is an introduction to the course. We cover a brief summary of all the topics that will be studied:



+ Explanation and Prediction (week 2)



+ Formal Logic (week 3)



+ How to criticize a theory (week 4)



+ Explaining social phenomena based on theories about individual behavior (week 5)



+ Applying theories to practical problems (week 6)



+ Summary and preparation for the exam (week 7)