Quiz Content Classification

A research method used in political science to examine similarities and differences across cases to establish causal relationships.

Choosing relevant cases to analyze in research. The selection process balances the quality and quantity of cases.

A research design that examines data from many cases.

A research design that examines data from few cases in depth.

Being self-aware of personal biases and perspectives during research.

Research conducted by feminists to analyze gender dynamics, power imbalances, and social issues.

The degree to which research findings can be generalized to other situations or populations beyond those studied.

Recognizing and addressing the influence of power relationships between researchers and participants.

A research method that involves long-term engagement with a community to understand political behavior.

A key method in ethnography, involving active participation within a community to understand their perspectives and behaviors.

Research methods that involve deep engagement with a particular location or community, to learn about political behavior.

Difficulties, like gaining access and ensuring ethical considerations, when conducting research in sensitive or political areas.

Gather info by asking questions one-on-one.

Gathering historical accounts through spoken word.

Collect data by having small groups discuss specific topics.

How political actors shape how conflicts and peace processes are understood.

Gathering data from individuals to understand their experiences and perspectives on political events.

Understanding how the setting and history of a conflict influence data analysis.

The study of what exists in the social world, exploring the fundamental nature of things like political institutions, ideas, or social constructs.

The study of knowledge, exploring how we know what we know, and the relationship between the researcher and the world they're studying.

These concepts are intertwined. The way we understand the world (ontology) influences how we research it (epistemology).

A research approach focused on objective, observable facts, often aligning with a realist ontology.

A research approach focused on understanding meanings, contexts, and interpretations, often aligning with a constructivist ontology.

A philosophical perspective that views political institutions and phenomena as existing independently of human actions and interpretations.

A philosophical perspective that views political phenomena as constructed through social interactions and discourse.

Our ontological and epistemological assumptions influence our research designs. Different perspectives lead to different methods and choices.

A qualitative method that explores how people understand their social world. It focuses on interpreting meanings and actions within specific contexts, rather than seeking generalizable laws.

The iterative process of qualitative research, where data collection, analysis, and interpretation cycle continuously, refining questions and insights.

A technique in qualitative research for tracking the causal mechanisms that link events to their outcomes. It seeks to understand the specific sequence of events that lead to a particular result.

A method that examines language use to understand how ideas and perspectives are shaped and communicated.

Mental structures that organize our understanding of the world, influencing how we perceive and interpret information.

Systems of language, values, and beliefs that shape how we talk about and understand certain topics.

Interpretive research seeks to understand meanings and actions within specific contexts. Process tracing examines causal mechanisms and sequences of events. Discourse analysis analyzes language to understand how ideas and perspectives are shaped.

Frames shape how we understand issues, while discourses provide the language and assumptions used to discuss them. This can influence public opinion and policy decisions.

The belief that knowledge is not objective but is actively created through language and social interaction. This means that truth is shaped by our conversations and the context we're in.

Understanding meaning through subjective interpretation, focusing on how language constructs social realities.

Discourse analysis explores how language can be used to maintain or challenge power structures within society.

The study of how political actors present or 'frame' issues, events, or policies to shape public perception and action. Frames are mental structures that influence how we understand the world.

Choosing specific texts or types of discourse that are relevant to the research question in discourse analysis.

Starting with a few key texts or actors and then expanding the research to include related discourses.