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study of politics (cause & effect jargon (independent variable…
study of politics
cause & effect jargon
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spurious correlation
when variables appear to be associated, but aren't. correlation doesn't always mean causation
variable
attribute/logical set of attributes characterizing a person, thing, event/process. can take on different values
current era
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policy & ideals
more effort to connect the study of politics to issue of public policy. scholars also reengaging with political ideals
new challenges
religion reemerges, terrorism, new democratic movements, & right wing authoritarianism
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what?
struggle in any group for power that'll give 1 or more persons the ability to make decisions for the larger group
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research methods
quantitative
style of analysis
uses quantitative data & explicit statistical tests such as regression analysis. findings can be deterministic/probabilistic
no. of cases
multiple, at the low end 30, can be 100ks
qualitative
no. of cases
single case study, or small no. of cases
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style of analysis
narrative, thick description & interpretation; can use numeric data but doesn't employ statistical tests
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Behavioural Revolution
change from studying legislatures & constitutions to studying individual political behaviour. began in 1960s