Applied Cross-National Analysis: An Introduction To Quantitative Comparative Inquiry; Author: Perry, Robert; Joint Author: Robertson, John D.; Paperback; CD-ROM

Author: Perry, Robert; Joint Author: Robertson, John D.
Paperback; CD-ROM
584 pages
Published: November 2001
The Perseus Books Group
ISBN: 0813398061
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Comparison is vital to our understanding of the political world. In cross-national analysis we systematically explore data across a wide variety of cultures and political systems. If we areto understand the dimensions of countries, we must think beyond national borders or capitals. We must be willing to think in terms of concepts, processes, and behavior and authority patterns that transcend specific regions or nation-states. Applied Cross-National Analysis is designed to address three key questions: What do I do once I have identified a question that I want to explore within a cross-national perspective? How do I proceed so I adequately address this question? Why should I proceed with this particular study plan? The book requires no previous training in statistics or math. It iA technical form of comparing nations is cross-national analysis in which data is explored across a variety of cultures and political systems. This text integrates the tools and strategies of social science analysis within a framework that highlights the quantitative study of comparative politics.