Speaker:Prof. Xu Qi

• PhD in Law (Sociology), Peking University

• Visiting Scholar, Population Studies Center, University of Michigan

• Professor and Assistant Dean, School of Social Sciences, Nanjing University

• Deputy Director, Office of Discipline Development and Planning, Nanjing University

• Recipient of the National Young Talent Program

Moderator: Associate Prof. Wu Tong, East China Normal University
Discussant: Prof. Qing Shisong, East China Normal University

Lecture Overview:
This lecture directly addresses the four steps of deductive logic in quantitative research, teaching you how to propose falsifiable theories, deduce competing hypotheses, and avoid data analysis pitfalls. Through a case study, it demonstrates strategies for challenging common sense and introducing alternative explanations, helping you write insightful and persuasive social science papers.

Time: 19:00–21:00 (Beijing Time), Thursday, August 27, 2026