The Author Postulates a Greater Use of Triangulation in Order

question 10

Multiple Choice

The author postulates a greater use of triangulation in order to improve research quality in comparative politics. What is triangulation? Please select all that apply.

• A) To explore the same data with several alternative theories.
• B) To explore several forms of data with one underlying theory.
• C) To explore several forms of data with several alternative theories.
• D) To explore the same data with one single theory.

Summarize guidelines for effectively communicating bad news to employees and the public.

Identify strategies to end a bad-news message on a positive note.

Understand the risks and benefits of delivering criticism and factors to consider before communicating negatives.

Recognize legal implications in specific communication contexts such as denying credit.

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Definitions:

Variable

A symbolic name associated with a value and whose associated value may be changed during the course of program execution.

Implicit Type Coercion

The automatic conversion of a value from one data type to another by the compiler, often for compatibility in operations.

Data Type

A classification identifying one of various types of data, such as integer, floating-point, or string, that determines the possible values for that type.

Single Line Comments

A programming convention used to annotate code with explanations or notes, not executed by the compiler or interpreter.