Which of the Following Is Not a Stage for a Systematic

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a stage for a systematic qualitative comparative historical study stated in Chapter 15?

• A)identify similarities and differences between the cases in terms of key concepts or events and the outcome to be explained
• B)select cases that vary in terms of key concepts or events
• C)propose a causal explanation for the historical outcome and check it against the features of each case
• D)draw a diagram outlining the major events from each case

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Definitions:

Hiring Freeze

A temporary policy to cease or significantly slow down the recruitment of new employees, typically implemented to reduce costs.

Efficiency

The ratio of the output to the input of any system, indicating how well resources are utilized.

Measure

A method or standard used for quantifying attributes or performance in order to assess, compare, or track efficiency or progress.

Volume

The amount of space that a substance or object occupies or that is enclosed within a container.