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Political Science Research
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Political science research The systematic study of political
phenomena using evidence and logic to
answer questions about politics
Scientific method A process of asking questions, forming
theories and hypotheses, collecting data,
analyzing results, and drawing conclusions
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Empirical research Research based on observable and
measurable evidence
Replicability The ability for other researchers to repeat a
study and get similar results
Research question A clear, focused question that identifies
what a study seeks to explain
Theory A set of ideas that explains relationships
between political phenomena
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Terms in this set (61)
Political science research The systematic study of political
phenomena using evidence and logic to
answer questions about politics
Scientific method A process of asking questions, forming
theories and hypotheses, collecting data,
analyzing results, and drawing conclusions
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Empirical research Research based on observable and
measurable evidence
Replicability The ability for other researchers to repeat a
study and get similar results
Research question A clear, focused question that identifies
what a study seeks to explain
Theory A set of ideas that explains relationships
between political phenomena
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