Weber's tactic is to begin by gathering data, which are then explained. This explanation is often multivariate in form, but the variables are related statistically rather than by other means.

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Weber's approach, particularly in his sociological and economic writings, emphasizes the importance of understanding social action through interpretive means (Verstehen), focusing on the subjective meanings that individuals attach to their actions, rather than relying solely on statistical or purely quantitative analysis.

Weber's Tactic Is to Begin by Gathering Data, Which Are