Which of the Following Best Describes the Current Trend in Comparative

question 12

Multiple Choice

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

• A)There is hopeful talk of moving away from models that describe politics, but much research in comparative politics remains descriptive and focused on a single country.
• 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)Most comparative politics scholars use full mixed-methods models to conduct research.
• E)There is a new emphasis among comparative politics researchers on building their research around the promotion of a particular ideal.

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Definitions:

Stressor

Any stimulus or event capable of producing physical or emotional stress.

Acute Stress Disorder

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External Locus

A belief that one's life outcomes are the result of external forces or luck rather than one's own actions.

Catastrophic Stress

Extreme stress that can occur from witnessing or experiencing a disastrous event, leading to significant psychological trauma.