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Introduction to Political Science Research

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What is the primary goal of all science?

To develop new technologies

To solve world problems

To expand human knowledge (correct)

To understand the natural world

What is the primary focus of the discipline of political science?

The study of politics and political behavior (correct)

The study of biology and its applications

The study of economics and its principles

The study of psychology and human behavior

What is the scope of research questions available to political science researchers?

Somewhat restricted to major fields

Entirely dependent on current events

Limited to a few key areas

Almost unlimited (correct)

What is the primary objective of this chapter?

To introduce students to the major methodologies of scientific inquiry Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major methodologies of scientific inquiry discussed in this chapter?

Positivist and interpretist approaches Signup and view all the answers

Why should students and researchers in political science not worry about deciding what to research?

Because politics is a vast and fascinating field Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of social science research in general?

Expanding human knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the positivist approach in political science research?

It provides a framework for quantitative analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between the positivist and interpretist approaches?

Their philosophical underpinnings Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the scope of research questions and the complexity of political behavior?

The scope of research questions is almost unlimited due to the complexity of political behavior Signup and view all the answers