The Particular Type of Actor Whose Political Behavior Is Named

question 18

Multiple Choice

The particular type of actor whose political behavior is named in a hypothesis is the __________ for the research project.

• A) Cross-level analysis
• B) Unit of analysis
• C) Ecological analysis
• D) Inferential analysis

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Definitions:

Means-ends Rationality

A decision-making process where actions are planned to achieve specific goals, emphasizing efficiency and the logical selection of means.

Value Rationality

A type of action motivated by beliefs in the inherent value of certain ethical, aesthetic, or religious convictions, irrespective of potential outcomes.

Collective Action

A process where individuals come together to achieve a common objective, often overcoming personal self-interest for the good of the community.

Ideal Type

A conceptual model used in sociology that describes a pure form of a given social phenomenon, serving as a standard against which real phenomena can be compared.