International Relations

question 57

Multiple Choice

International relations

• A) is not an interdisciplinary field.
• B) is the study of the behavior and interaction of actors.
• C) only uses concepts from political science.
• D) does not use concepts from history or philosophy.

Comprehend the roles, models, and ethical dilemmas faced by probation and parole officers in balancing treatment and control functions.

Recognize the various forms of misuse of authority within prisons and the ethical considerations in managing inmate relations.

Understand the mechanisms through which racial categories and hierarchies have been constructed and maintained throughout history.

Recognize the impact of colonization on indigenous populations and the strategies employed by colonial powers.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In research and experiments, it is the outcome factor that is measured to see if it changes as a result of the manipulation of the independent variable.

Experimental Research

A systematic and scientific approach to research in which the researcher manipulates one or more variables to determine their effect on a certain outcome.

Confounding Variables

Factors other than the independent variable that might influence the outcome of an experiment, making it difficult to isolate the effect of the independent variable.

Random Allocation

A method used in experiments where participants are assigned to different groups in a way that ensures each participant has an equal chance of being placed in any group.