title: The use of scientific models in the study of Polynesian migration.
abstract: "This paper has attempted to show that...currently popular explanatory models of Polynesian migration contain logical and empirical weaknesses."  The work of John Connell and of I. G. Bertram and R. F. Watters is examined.  The author concludes that although neither approach is shown to be without merit, this review "has served to show where further analysis, interpretation, and empirical research are required in order to develop more accurate, complete, and useful theories."
mesh_terms: D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D008722:Methods; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010139:Pacific Islands; D011114:Polynesia; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012106:Research
keywords: Critique; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; International Migration; Methodological Studies; Micronesia-polynesia; Migration; Models, Theoretical; Oceania; Polynesia; Population; Population Dynamics; Research Methodology