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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Definitions:

Frequency Source

A device or component that generates a steady and specific frequency of electrical signal.

Capacitive Reactance

The opposition that a capacitor presents to the change in voltage, measured in ohms.

Frequency Source

An electronic component or circuit that generates a signal of a specific frequency, used in various types of electronic equipment.

Capacitive Reactance

The resistance a capacitor offers to AC current, dependent on the frequency of the current and the capacitance value.