Research And Political Analysis

Question 1

What is research in political analysis?

Answer 1

Research is the process of gathering data or information for a particular purpose such as providing answers to questions

Question 2

What does the process of research entail?

Answer 2

Statement of a problem/ creating a topic
Data gathering
Data description and analysis
Interpretation of Data and formulation of findings

Question 3

What is theorization?

Answer 3

It is the attempt at synthesizing and integrating empirical data for maximum clarification of an issue or area of knowledge

Question 4

What is a theory?

Answer 4

It is an integrated set of laws or generalizations capable of providing systematic explanations of some area of knowledge or body of observation which may be used to predict events

Question 5

What are the steps involved in theory building?

Answer 5

1. Collection of data
2. Classification of Data (identification of themes and development of concepts)
3. Generalization
4. Collecting additional data and reviewing collected data
5. Confirmation, Refining or discarding generalization