Which of the Following Is a Central Tenet of the Debate

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a central tenet of the debate over methodology in political science?

• A) Political science must be as rigorous and scientific as possible to be considered a true science.
• B) Quantitative research is not as relevant or applicable outside of statistical programs.
• C) Qualitative research does not stand up to scientific standards of examination.
• D) How do we know what we know, and what evidence can we trust?

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Definitions:

Gardner's Theory

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which proposes that people possess various kinds of cognitive strengths, encompassing linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic intelligences.

Multiple Intelligences

A theory proposed by Howard Gardner, suggesting that individuals possess different kinds of intelligences, including linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

Street Smarts

Practical intelligence and skills gained from personal experience outside of a formal educational environment, often in urban environments.

Robert Sternberg

A psychologist best known for his theory on love and intelligence, which includes the triarchic theory of intelligence.