When trying to determine whether A causes B we often try to account for or eliminate other potential causes of B. This is known as
A) covariance.
B) hypothesis testing.
C) nonspuriousness.
D) parsimony.
E) realism.
C
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___________ is a very close interaction of interest groups and government
A. corporatism B. socialism C. pluralism D. nepotism
Individuals who rely on terrorism to make their political points ______.
a. always have state sponsorship b. usually face an opponent much stronger than they are c. are likely to utilize sophisticated tactics and weapons to assault their opponents d. never possess religious motivations for their actions e. generally experience little success in failed states
A researcher who makes observations and then develops a logical explanation is using the ____________ approach to employ the scientific method.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A key difference between the constructivist approach to international political economy and that of the other theories is its assumption that
a. power remains central to an understanding of the global economy. b. states' goals and policies continuously change. c. economic growth and development will be achieved over time. d. individuals are still able to improve their economic positions.