Matching
Match the terms to their appropriate definition. (1 point each)
Empirical analysis ____
A.
a regularly occurring association between two or
more variables
Law ____
B.
the quest for understanding through close
observation and broad generalization
Paradigm ____
C.
a field whose principle purpose is to get us
to think coherently about the ultimate aims of
politics
Induction ____
D.
the process of looking for dissimilarities
between similar forms of government, as well as
similarities between dissimilar forms of government
Deduction ____
E.
a reasoning process that goes from the
general to the specific
Normative political theory ____
F.
analysis centered on facts
Correlation ____
G.
a reasoning process that goes from the specific to
the general
Comparative method ____
H.
a particular way of looking at phenomena,
formulating questions and generalizations, and
conducting research
Analysis ____
I.
a relationship in which two or more variables
change together
Fill in the blanks. (1 point per blank)
1.
When testing a hypothesis, you need to look for evidence that _______________ the
hypothesis, as well as evidence that ______________ the hypothesis.
2.
Reciprocal causation is defined as when variable A _______________ variable B, and
variable B ______________ variable A.
Extra Credit
What is a hypothesis? (1 point)
Think about a belief that you hold strongly regarding politics. Phrase it as a hypothesis (for
example, on the issue of gay marriage, you could state “Allowing gay marriage will result in
moral decay,” or “A true democracy would allow gays to marry”). (2 points) Identify the
variables. (2 points)
Convention