Describe the Difference Between Qualitative and Quantitative Methodology in Comparative

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Essay

Describe the difference between qualitative and quantitative methodology in comparative politics.How has this difference evolved over time? How does a mixed-methods approach fit into this debate?

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Definitions:

Behaviours

The observable actions or reactions of humans or animals in response to external or internal stimuli.

Nativists

Philosophers or scientists who argue that certain skills or abilities are "native" or hard-wired into the brain at birth, contrasting with those who believe in the primacy of the environment (empiricists).

Cognitive Abilities

Refer to the mental skills that enable learning, problem-solving, memory, and attention.

Prewired Abilities

Innate capacities or functions that are present and operational at birth.