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Terms in this set (60)
what is political science? - the systematic study of political phenomenon
- differs from the study of politics because it is analytical rather than
descriptive
empirical research - research based on facts, "objective" observation of phenomena
- quantitative
what is politics? - the process of deciding who gets what, when and how
Why is political science a science? We follow the scientific method. We apply the principles of the
scientific method to the study of phenomena that are political in
nature.
example of an empirical research question Why do presidents issue recess appointments?
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Terms in this set (60)
what is political science? - the systematic study of political phenomenon
- differs from the study of politics because it is analytical rather than
descriptive
empirical research - research based on facts, "objective" observation of phenomena
- quantitative
what is politics? - the process of deciding who gets what, when and how
Why is political science a science? We follow the scientific method. We apply the principles of the
scientific method to the study of phenomena that are political in
nature.
example of an empirical research question Why do presidents issue recess appointments?
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