POLITICAL SCIENCE CAPSTONE EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH
EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN
NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1.
What is political science capstone?
A. Introductory politics course
B. Final integrative course applying political science knowledge to real-world problems
C. Sports analysis course
D. Fashion studies course
Correct Answer: B. Final integrative course applying political science knowledge to real-world
problems
Rationale: A capstone synthesizes all learned concepts into applied analysis.
2.
What is the main purpose of a capstone project?
A. Memorizing definitions only
B. Applying theory and research to solve political problems
C. Watching political films
D. Writing poetry
Correct Answer: B. Applying theory and research to solve political problems
Rationale: Capstones emphasize application and synthesis.
3.
What is research question in a capstone?
A. A random guess
B. A focused question guiding political investigation
,C. A sports question
D. A religious question
Correct Answer: B. A focused question guiding political investigation
Rationale: Research questions define study direction.
4.
What is hypothesis?
A. Opinion only
B. Testable statement about political relationships
C. Guess without evidence
D. Sports prediction
Correct Answer: B. Testable statement about political relationships
Rationale: Hypotheses are research propositions.
5.
What is literature review?
A. Reading novels only
B. Analysis of existing academic work on a topic
C. Watching news only
D. Sports review
Correct Answer: B. Analysis of existing academic work on a topic
Rationale: It identifies research gaps.
6.
What is methodology?
A. Random approach
B. Systematic plan for conducting research
C. Entertainment method
D. Sports method
, Correct Answer: B. Systematic plan for conducting research
Rationale: Methodology ensures structured research.
7.
What is qualitative research?
A. Numerical analysis only
B. Study based on interviews, texts, and observations
C. Sports data
D. Financial reports only
Correct Answer: B. Study based on interviews, texts, and observations
Rationale: Qualitative research explores meaning.
8.
What is quantitative research?
A. Opinion-based writing
B. Statistical and numerical analysis
C. Sports commentary
D. Artistic analysis
Correct Answer: B. Statistical and numerical analysis
Rationale: Quantitative research uses data.
9.
What is data collection?
A. Guessing information
B. Gathering information for analysis
C. Watching politics
D. Ignoring data
Correct Answer: B. Gathering information for analysis
Rationale: Data supports research findings.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH
EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN
NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1.
What is political science capstone?
A. Introductory politics course
B. Final integrative course applying political science knowledge to real-world problems
C. Sports analysis course
D. Fashion studies course
Correct Answer: B. Final integrative course applying political science knowledge to real-world
problems
Rationale: A capstone synthesizes all learned concepts into applied analysis.
2.
What is the main purpose of a capstone project?
A. Memorizing definitions only
B. Applying theory and research to solve political problems
C. Watching political films
D. Writing poetry
Correct Answer: B. Applying theory and research to solve political problems
Rationale: Capstones emphasize application and synthesis.
3.
What is research question in a capstone?
A. A random guess
B. A focused question guiding political investigation
,C. A sports question
D. A religious question
Correct Answer: B. A focused question guiding political investigation
Rationale: Research questions define study direction.
4.
What is hypothesis?
A. Opinion only
B. Testable statement about political relationships
C. Guess without evidence
D. Sports prediction
Correct Answer: B. Testable statement about political relationships
Rationale: Hypotheses are research propositions.
5.
What is literature review?
A. Reading novels only
B. Analysis of existing academic work on a topic
C. Watching news only
D. Sports review
Correct Answer: B. Analysis of existing academic work on a topic
Rationale: It identifies research gaps.
6.
What is methodology?
A. Random approach
B. Systematic plan for conducting research
C. Entertainment method
D. Sports method
, Correct Answer: B. Systematic plan for conducting research
Rationale: Methodology ensures structured research.
7.
What is qualitative research?
A. Numerical analysis only
B. Study based on interviews, texts, and observations
C. Sports data
D. Financial reports only
Correct Answer: B. Study based on interviews, texts, and observations
Rationale: Qualitative research explores meaning.
8.
What is quantitative research?
A. Opinion-based writing
B. Statistical and numerical analysis
C. Sports commentary
D. Artistic analysis
Correct Answer: B. Statistical and numerical analysis
Rationale: Quantitative research uses data.
9.
What is data collection?
A. Guessing information
B. Gathering information for analysis
C. Watching politics
D. Ignoring data
Correct Answer: B. Gathering information for analysis
Rationale: Data supports research findings.
