Which of the Following Could Be Considered a Major Challenge

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be considered a major challenge faced by political scientists in their use of the comparative method?

• A)the difficulty in controlling variables
• B)the large number of comparable cases and difficulties in choosing between them
• C)university restrictions on carrying out field research
• D)a general reluctance to look at historical factors
• E)the tendency of researchers to focus on too broad a geographic area

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