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What is the focus of Chapter 2 in Daniele Caramani's 'Comparative Politics'?
What is the focus of Chapter 2 in Daniele Caramani's 'Comparative Politics'?
- 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)
What distinguishes positivist and constructivist approaches discussed in the chapter?
What distinguishes positivist and constructivist approaches discussed in the chapter?
- 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
What is the primary role of theories and approaches in comparative politics according to the chapter?
What is the primary role of theories and approaches in comparative politics according to the chapter?
- 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
What does positivism rely on in its approach to comparative politics?
What does positivism rely on in its approach to comparative politics?
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What is the key difference between positivist and constructivist approaches in comparative politics?
What is the key difference between positivist and constructivist approaches in comparative politics?
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