CPO 2001 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2024-2025
Qualitative method
a detailed study of a few cases, narrative in style
Quantitative method
analyzing statistical data across many cases
Inductive reasoning
generating hypotheses and testing these on cases
Deductive reasoning
studying a case in order to generate a hypothesis
Correlation
an association between variables
,Which of the following best describes quantitative methods?
a. uses a large number of cases unbound by area specialization
b. relies on interviews, observations, and research
c. engages in narrowly focused, deep investigation of one or a few cases
d. favor statistical analysis and mathematical models
e. both A and D
f. both B and C
E
In _______ states, power is devolved to local, provincial or regional authorities?
Federal
A theory is an integrated set of hypothesis, assumptions, and facts.... T or F
True
In regards to high/low capacity and high/low autonomy, the United States is an
example of a state with?
Low autonomy and high capacity
According to Weber, what is the distinguishing characteristic of the state with
regards to the territory it holds?
, It claims a monopoly of physical force within a its territory
In a parliamentary system, the Prime Minister is both the head of state and head
of government.... T or F
False
If a state relies on the magnetic appeal of its leader, then the state may gain
legitimacy on the basis of what type of legitimacy according to Weber?
Charismatic
According to Herbst (guy who talked about Africa), what is the relationship
between international war and the state?
International war increases state power because it increases the state's ability
to tax
Which concept is always political?
a. citizenship
b. ethnicity
c. religion
d. nation
e. both A and D
f. both A and C
LATEST UPDATE 2024-2025
Qualitative method
a detailed study of a few cases, narrative in style
Quantitative method
analyzing statistical data across many cases
Inductive reasoning
generating hypotheses and testing these on cases
Deductive reasoning
studying a case in order to generate a hypothesis
Correlation
an association between variables
,Which of the following best describes quantitative methods?
a. uses a large number of cases unbound by area specialization
b. relies on interviews, observations, and research
c. engages in narrowly focused, deep investigation of one or a few cases
d. favor statistical analysis and mathematical models
e. both A and D
f. both B and C
E
In _______ states, power is devolved to local, provincial or regional authorities?
Federal
A theory is an integrated set of hypothesis, assumptions, and facts.... T or F
True
In regards to high/low capacity and high/low autonomy, the United States is an
example of a state with?
Low autonomy and high capacity
According to Weber, what is the distinguishing characteristic of the state with
regards to the territory it holds?
, It claims a monopoly of physical force within a its territory
In a parliamentary system, the Prime Minister is both the head of state and head
of government.... T or F
False
If a state relies on the magnetic appeal of its leader, then the state may gain
legitimacy on the basis of what type of legitimacy according to Weber?
Charismatic
According to Herbst (guy who talked about Africa), what is the relationship
between international war and the state?
International war increases state power because it increases the state's ability
to tax
Which concept is always political?
a. citizenship
b. ethnicity
c. religion
d. nation
e. both A and D
f. both A and C
