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:

Obedience

The act of following orders or directions from someone in authority, often studied in psychology as a behavior.

Conformity

The practice of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and actions with the norms, policies, or expectations of a group or society.

Compliance

The act of conforming, acquiescing, or yielding, often to a set of rules, standards, or demands.

Resistance

The act of opposing or struggling against something that is perceived as a challenge or a threat.