Question 1

In scholarly research, a good theory should

Accepted Answer

A) generate hypotheses that can be tested. 
B) solve pressing societal problems. 
C) be easy to understand. 
D) conform to what people know about how the world works. 
A) generate hypotheses that can be tested. 
B) solve pressing societal problems. 
C) be easy to understand. 
D) conform to what people know about how the world works.

Question 2

Draw a diagram of Kingdon's "streams metaphor" of the policy process, and label its important elements.

Accepted Answer

Kingdon's "streams metaphor" of the poli

Question 3

Theories of the policy process tend to be sweeping and all encompassing, and account for all relevant aspects of the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Theories of the policy process are best considered "middle-range" theories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In scholarly research, a good theory should

Draw a diagram of Kingdon's "streams metaphor" of the policy process, and label its important elements.

Theories of the policy process tend to be sweeping and all encompassing, and account for all relevant aspects of the process.

Theories of the policy process are best considered "middle-range" theories.

Introducing the Policy Process

An Overview of the Policy Process

The Historical, Structural, and Environmental Contexts of Public Policy

Official Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Unofficial Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Agenda Setting, Power, and Interest Groups

Policies and Policy Types

Policy Design, Policy Tools, and Decisions

Policy Design and Policy Tools

Policy Implementation, Failure, and Learning

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Exam 11: Science and Theory in the Study of Public Policy Need to Add Some NPF

In scholarly research, a good theory should

Draw a diagram of Kingdon's "streams metaphor" of the policy process, and label its important elements.

Theories of the policy process tend to be sweeping and all encompassing, and account for all relevant aspects of the process.

Theories of the policy process are best considered "middle-range" theories.

Introducing the Policy Process

An Overview of the Policy Process

The Historical, Structural, and Environmental Contexts of Public Policy

Official Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Unofficial Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Agenda Setting, Power, and Interest Groups

Policies and Policy Types

Policy Design, Policy Tools, and Decisions

Policy Design and Policy Tools

Policy Implementation, Failure, and Learning

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