1.5.2 - Methods and Approaches in Political Science
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Practice Questions
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What is the comparative method?
💡 Hint: Think about different countries' governance.
What does qualitative analysis focus on?
💡 Hint: Consider interviews and surveys.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary focus of the comparative method in Political Science?
💡 Hint: What method is all about differences and similarities?
True or False: Historical methods use statistical data to analyze political behavior.
💡 Hint: What does historical analysis rely on?
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a political event from the last decade and identify whether a comparative or historical method would be more effective in understanding it, justifying your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the scope of your analysis.
Design a simple survey that uses quantitative analysis to investigate voter behavior in your region. Explain how you'd interpret the data collected.
💡 Hint: Think about what kind of questions would yield statistical responses.
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