APFIVE Shift in Political Science Research Methods
Between the post‐World War II period and the early 21st century, how did political scientists’ reliance on quantitative analysis change the landscape of political research, reflecting a shift in methodological values?
A
There was little change, with qualitative methods continuing to dominate the field.
B
The shift favored normative data exclusively over empirical methods.
C
It increased significantly, leading to more data-driven and statistically rigorous approaches.
D
Quantitative methods were abandoned in favor of theoretical speculation.
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