Methods Of Comparative Study

Question 1

What are the various methods of comparative study we have?

Answer 1

1. Case study
2. Ethnography
3. Grounded theories

Question 2

What are the types of case studies we have?

Answer 2

Representative Case study
Prototype case study
Deviant case study
Critical case study
Archetypical case study

Question 3

Explain the representative and prototype case studies

Answer 3

The representative case study is the most common type of case study and is usually typical of the category of cases. Representative cases are chosen based on their relevance and ability to provide meaningful insights into the research questions or topic of interest

The prototypical case is chosen not because it is representative but because it is expected to be typical. It allows researchers to test and refine theories, generate new hypotheses or contribute to existing knowledge in the field

Question 4

Explain the deviant and critical case studies

Answer 4

The purpose of a deviant case study is to cast light on the exceptional and untypical. It focuses on cases different from the norm and is usually used to tidy up our understanding of exceptions and anomalies, they attract interest by providing a contrast with the norm

Critical case is also called crucial case and is used for testing and challenging existing theories or assumptions. Critical cases are often extreme or unique in some ways. In critical cases, propositions are tested in the least favorable circumstances. The logic is that if a prototype is true here, it can be true elsewhere. Eh democracy in Iraq or Iran. If democracy can be imposed there, it can be imposed in more favorable conditions

Question 5

Explain the Archetypical case

Answer 5

This is also known as exemplary case and is a research approach where a single case is chosen as the most representative and illustrative example of a specific political phenomenon or theory.

The archetypical case helps the researcher to provide in-depth analysis of a single case that serves as a model or prototype for understanding similar cases or political systems

Question 6

Who were the proponents of Grounded theory?

Answer 6

Barney Glasser and Anselm Straus

Question 7

What approach does the grounded theory take?

Answer 7

An inductive approach

Question 8

What are some of the problems or Issues in Comparison?

Answer 8

1. Economic development
2. Violent political dissent and revolutions
3. Non-violent political dissent and social movement
4. Transitions to Democracy
5. Institutional Design and Democratic performance
6. Human Rights
7. International Relations & Comparative politics