Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Current Trend

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the current trend in comparative politics research?

• A) There is discussion of moving away from predictive models toward a more historical-cultural approach to establish trends and patterns.
• B) An evolution toward models that analyze politics and compare its role in different countries-inductively, deductively, qualitatively, and quantitatively-is well under way.
• C) There has been a strong trend in comparative politics toward using quantitative methodologies to the near-total exclusion of qualitative methods.
• D) More comparative politics scholars are using a mixed-method approach to conducting research.

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Definitions:

Golden Triangle

A term for various globally recognized tripartite areas known for specific characteristics, such as being a hotspot for drug trafficking in Southeast Asia or a touristic route in India.

Sweet Spot

refers to an optimum point or combination of factors that produce the best results or effects.

Attention Zone

A state or period where an individual's focus is concentrated on specific stimuli, leading to better reception and processing of information.

Principle of Closure

A psychological tendency to perceive a complete image even when the sensory information is incomplete, based on our experience and expectations.