Comparative Politics Basics Quiz

The role of political institutions in comparative politics

The impact of globalization on political systems

The historical context of comparative politics

The importance of theories and approaches (correct)

Positivism focuses on qualitative measurement, while constructivism emphasizes hypothesis testing

Positivism relies on observable and verifiable facts, while constructivism considers facts as socially constructed (correct)

Positivism emphasizes collective understanding, while constructivism relies on individual perspectives

Positivism prioritizes theory formation, while constructivism emphasizes quantitative measurement

To make sense of complex political systems and provide crucial insights for interpreting scientific results (correct)

To dictate specific research methodologies in comparative politics

To enforce a standardized approach to political analysis

To discredit alternative perspectives in political research

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