10 Questions
What is the primary goal of all science?
To expand human knowledge
What is the primary focus of the discipline of political science?
The study of politics and political behavior
What is the scope of research questions available to political science researchers?
Almost unlimited
What is the primary objective of this chapter?
To introduce students to the major methodologies of scientific inquiry
What are the two major methodologies of scientific inquiry discussed in this chapter?
Positivist and interpretist approaches
Why should students and researchers in political science not worry about deciding what to research?
Because politics is a vast and fascinating field
What is the primary concern of social science research in general?
Expanding human knowledge
What is the main advantage of the positivist approach in political science research?
It provides a framework for quantitative analysis
What is the primary distinction between the positivist and interpretist approaches?
Their philosophical underpinnings
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
Discover the basics of political science research and its significance in understanding political systems and human behavior. Learn about the foundations of social science research and its applications in politics. Explore the various research questions that political scientists investigate.
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