Quantitative Methods in Political Science Quiz

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What is the purpose of studying quantitative methods in political science?

To consume academic political science research

To become a better consumer of information

To become a producer of scientific research on politics

All of the above (correct)

What type of research is carried out for the purpose of improving political theory?

Normative theory

Theory-oriented research (correct)

Positive theory

Engineering research

Which type of research is geared towards solving a pressing political problem?

Normative theory

Engineering research (correct)

Positive theory

Theory-oriented research

What is a theory?

<p>A tentative conjecture about the causes of some phenomenon of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between normative theory and positive theory?

<p>Normative theory is based on empirical conditions, while positive theory consists of arguments on what should be in politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quantitative Methods in Political Science Quiz

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What is the purpose of studying quantitative methods in political science?

What type of research is carried out for the purpose of improving political theory?

Which type of research is geared towards solving a pressing political problem?

What is a theory?

What is the difference between normative theory and positive theory?

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