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What is critical for men engaging in feminist fieldwork?

Objectivity

Diversity

Reflexivity (correct)

Independence

More cases in research generally increase external validity.

True

What does the term 'positionality' refer to in research?

Positionality refers to the researchers' social and political identities and how these influence their research.

Reflexivity encourages researchers to consider their own ______ and biases.

positionality Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Large-N Research = Involves extensive data with many cases Small-N Research = Focuses on fewer cases for in-depth analysis Reflexivity = The practice of examining one's own influence in research Case Selection = Process of choosing meaningful cases for study Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary advantage of small-N research?

Generalizability of findings Signup and view all the answers

Theoretical frameworks have no influence on case selection in research.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a trade-off encountered when selecting cases in field-based research?

The trade-off is between depth and breadth of analysis. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an essential method for understanding political behavior?

Participant Observation Signup and view all the answers

Ethnography requires short-term engagement with a community.

False Signup and view all the answers

What type of research allows for deep insights into political processes through immersion?

Site-intensive methods Signup and view all the answers

Ethnography is a powerful tool for understanding _____ life in repressive contexts.

political Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Ethnography = A qualitative research method focused on cultural understanding Participant Observation = A technique where the researcher engages with the community Reflexivity = The process of critically reflecting on one’s own influence Challenges of Ethnography = Difficulties encountered in repressive regimes Signup and view all the answers

What challenge is commonly associated with ethnographic research?

Accessing information in authoritarian regimes Signup and view all the answers

Reflexivity is not important in interpreting findings from ethnographic research.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a key takeaway regarding participant observation in political science?

It helps understand political behavior from within. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of data collection discussed in Björnehed's examination of political conflicts?

Interviews Signup and view all the answers

Context is important for analyzing interview data in political discourse.

True Signup and view all the answers

What are the two qualitative methods mentioned that can complement interviews in political research?

Oral histories and focus groups Signup and view all the answers

___ is a crucial issue researchers must consider due to their background influencing the research process.

Reflexivity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following qualitative data collection methods with their descriptions:

Interviews = In-depth individual perspectives on political phenomena Oral Histories = Capture of personal narratives and collective memory Focus Groups = Exploration of group dynamics and collective opinions Field Research = Immersive method to gather insider perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of framing in political discourse?

It helps shape how conflicts are perceived Signup and view all the answers

Interviews and focus groups are quantitative research methods.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one key issue researchers must be aware of when conducting ethnography.

Positionality Signup and view all the answers

Which analytical frameworks are commonly used for analyzing political texts?

Thematic analysis and discourse analysis Signup and view all the answers

Interpretive research seeks generalizable laws or theories.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of process tracing in political research?

Tracing causal mechanisms and identifying sequences of events. Signup and view all the answers

The _____ of research refers to the iterative, cyclical nature of qualitative research.

rhythms Signup and view all the answers

Match the following research methods with their characteristics:

Interpretive Research = Understanding social meanings within context Process Tracing = Identifying causal sequences in events Discourse Analysis = Examining language and its impact on perception Thematic Analysis = Identifying patterns across qualitative data Signup and view all the answers

How do interpretive research and discourse analysis primarily differ?

Interpretive research focuses on individual meanings, while discourse analysis emphasizes language. Signup and view all the answers

Practicing identifying frames and discourses in political texts is an essential part of discourse analysis.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of the iterative process in qualitative research?

It allows researchers to continuously refine their questions and methods. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of discourse analysis?

Understanding how language shapes social realities Signup and view all the answers

Discourse analysis assumes that knowledge is context-independent and objective.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one key focus of discourse analysis.

Power relations in language Signup and view all the answers

Frame analysis focuses on how political issues are _____ by political actors.

framed Signup and view all the answers

In frame analysis, what is the purpose of highlighting certain aspects of an issue?

To shape and influence public perception Signup and view all the answers

Snowball sampling involves starting with a few key texts and expanding to related discourses.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is one method used in discourse analysis for selecting texts?

Purposeful sampling Signup and view all the answers

What does ontology refer to in the context of political science?

The study of existing social entities Signup and view all the answers

Epistemology examines the nature of social entities.

False Signup and view all the answers

What relationship does the chapter emphasize between ontology and epistemology?

They are intertwined; ontology influences epistemology. Signup and view all the answers

A positivist research approach often aligns with a _____ ontology.

realist Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the metaphor used in the chapter to illustrate the relationship between ontology and epistemology?

A Skin Not a Sweater Signup and view all the answers

Constructivist ontology views political institutions as real and independent of human interaction.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does constructivism imply about the nature of political institutions?

Political institutions are social constructions. Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is critical for men engaging in feminist fieldwork?

More cases in research generally increase external validity.

What does the term 'positionality' refer to in research?

Reflexivity encourages researchers to consider their own ______ and biases.

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Which of the following is NOT a primary advantage of small-N research?

Theoretical frameworks have no influence on case selection in research.

What is a trade-off encountered when selecting cases in field-based research?

What is considered an essential method for understanding political behavior?

Ethnography requires short-term engagement with a community.

What type of research allows for deep insights into political processes through immersion?

Ethnography is a powerful tool for understanding _____ life in repressive contexts.

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

What challenge is commonly associated with ethnographic research?

Reflexivity is not important in interpreting findings from ethnographic research.

What is a key takeaway regarding participant observation in political science?

What is the primary method of data collection discussed in Björnehed's examination of political conflicts?

Context is important for analyzing interview data in political discourse.

What are the two qualitative methods mentioned that can complement interviews in political research?

___ is a crucial issue researchers must consider due to their background influencing the research process.

Match the following qualitative data collection methods with their descriptions:

Which of the following best describes the role of framing in political discourse?

Interviews and focus groups are quantitative research methods.

Name one key issue researchers must be aware of when conducting ethnography.

Which analytical frameworks are commonly used for analyzing political texts?

Interpretive research seeks generalizable laws or theories.

What is the primary focus of process tracing in political research?

The _____ of research refers to the iterative, cyclical nature of qualitative research.

Match the following research methods with their characteristics:

How do interpretive research and discourse analysis primarily differ?

Practicing identifying frames and discourses in political texts is an essential part of discourse analysis.

What is a key benefit of the iterative process in qualitative research?

What is the primary focus of discourse analysis?

Discourse analysis assumes that knowledge is context-independent and objective.

Name one key focus of discourse analysis.

Frame analysis focuses on how political issues are _____ by political actors.

In frame analysis, what is the purpose of highlighting certain aspects of an issue?

Snowball sampling involves starting with a few key texts and expanding to related discourses.

What is one method used in discourse analysis for selecting texts?

What does ontology refer to in the context of political science?

Epistemology examines the nature of social entities.

What relationship does the chapter emphasize between ontology and epistemology?

A positivist research approach often aligns with a _____ ontology.

Which term describes the metaphor used in the chapter to illustrate the relationship between ontology and epistemology?

Constructivist ontology views political institutions as real and independent of human interaction.

What does constructivism imply about the nature of political institutions?

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