Ch 1: Science and the Study of Politics

Question 1

Social Science

Answer 1

Using evidence and reasoning to understand the social world

Question 2

Normative analysis

Answer 2

Logic and reason, has bias and judgement values

Question 3

Empirical analysis

Answer 3

Evidence gathered and observed, needs high quality unbiased research

Question 4

Intersubjectivity

Answer 4

High volume of research that is not biased

Question 5

Positivism

Answer 5

Evidence needed to explain how something works, epistemology

Question 6

4 core beliefs

Answer 6

Empiricism, determinism, objectivity, replication

Question 7

Empiricism

Answer 7

knowledge originates from real world observations

Question 8

Determinism

Answer 8

Probabilistic causes and effects are present everywhere and patterns can be measured

Question 9

Objectivity

Answer 9

Science should try to accurately represent reality

Question 10

Replication

Answer 10

Analysis can be replicated, the process of repeating generates more knowledge

Question 11

Limitation of empirical analysis

Answer 11

True objectivity is impossible

Question 12

Simplified scientific process

Answer 12

RQ -> gather empirical evidence -> disseminate results

Question 13

Qualitative research

Answer 13

rich detail, specific to content

Question 14

Quantitative research

Answer 14

finds broad patterns based on many cases

Question 15

multi-method research approach

Answer 15

Combines qualitative and quantitative