Question 1

Explain why a tautological statement is problematic for an empirical analysis and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Hypotheses stated in tautological form a

Question 2

Please provide a hypothesis then identify the independent variable, the dependent variable, the direction of the relationship and the unit of analysis.

Accepted Answer

Answers vary. The student's an

Question 3

A(n) __________ variable is thought to be caused, to depend upon, or to be a function of a(n) _________ variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  Independent, dependent 
B)  Dependent, independent 
C)  Antecedent, intervening 
D)  Intervening, antecedent 
A)  Independent, dependent 
B)  Dependent, independent 
C)  Antecedent, intervening 
D)  Intervening, antecedent

Question 4

Why are clear definitions of concepts important in developing specific hypotheses?

Accepted Answer

Clear definitions are first and foremost

Question 5

A phenomenon that we think will help us explain the political characteristics or behavior that interests us is called a(n) __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Independent variable 
B)  Dependent variable 
C)  Antecedent variable 
D)  Intervening variable 
A)  Independent variable 
B)  Dependent variable 
C)  Antecedent variable 
D)  Intervening variable

Explain why a tautological statement is problematic for an empirical analysis and provide an example.

Please provide a hypothesis then identify the independent variable, the dependent variable, the direction of the relationship and the unit of analysis.

A(n) __ variable is thought to be caused, to depend upon, or to be a function of a(n) _ variable.

Why are clear definitions of concepts important in developing specific hypotheses?

A phenomenon that we think will help us explain the political characteristics or behavior that interests us is called a(n) __________________.

The Empirical Approach to Political Science

Beginning the Research Process: Identifying a Research Topic, Developing Research Questions, and Reviewing the Literature

The Building Blocks of Social Scientific Research: Measurement

Research Design: Making Causal Inferences

Sampling

Making Empirical Observations: Firsthand Observation

Document Analysis: Using the Written Record

Survey Research and Interviewing

Making Sense of Data: First Steps

Statistical Inference

Investigating Relationships Between Two Variables

Multivariate Analysis

Filters

Exam 4: The Building Blocks of Social Scientific Research: Hypotheses, Concepts, and Variables

Explain why a tautological statement is problematic for an empirical analysis and provide an example.

Please provide a hypothesis then identify the independent variable, the dependent variable, the direction of the relationship and the unit of analysis.

A(n) __________ variable is thought to be caused, to depend upon, or to be a function of a(n) _________ variable.

Why are clear definitions of concepts important in developing specific hypotheses?

A phenomenon that we think will help us explain the political characteristics or behavior that interests us is called a(n) __________________.

The Empirical Approach to Political Science

Beginning the Research Process: Identifying a Research Topic, Developing Research Questions, and Reviewing the Literature

The Building Blocks of Social Scientific Research: Measurement

Research Design: Making Causal Inferences

Sampling

Making Empirical Observations: Firsthand Observation

Document Analysis: Using the Written Record

Survey Research and Interviewing

Making Sense of Data: First Steps

Statistical Inference

Investigating Relationships Between Two Variables

Multivariate Analysis

Filters

A(n) __ variable is thought to be caused, to depend upon, or to be a function of a(n) _ variable.