Chapter 1: The Comparative Approach

>>Scientific method(L) - research question theory and hypotheses research design (collection of evidence) observe world (test hypothesis) results and conclusions >Data collection methods(L) - Small N: case studies comparative method qualitative comparative analysis Large N: quantitative studies >Research design(L) - plan guiding collection, analization, and interpretation of data >Terms - empirical and normative arguments scientific method types of research questions research designs >Theories and hypotheses(L) - theory: statement or statements that organize, explain, and predict knowledge hypothesis: prepositions that explain the phenomena in the research question >Types of research questions(L) - politica