Why is it useful to have different methodologies to study the effects of stress, happiness, etc?

What will be an ideal response?


The use of different methodologies allows us to study the same concept from different perspectives so we can gain increased confidence in our conclusions when the different approaches point in the same direction. In addition, different approaches can help us answer slightly different questions associated with the concept of interest.

Political Science

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Which of the following best defines the term "judicial activism"?

(A) The tendency of judges to hear large numbers of cases on social issues (B) The efforts of judges to lobby Congress for funds (C) The unwillingness of judges to remove themselves from cases in which they have a personal interest (D) The attempts by judges to influence election outcomes (E) The attempts by judges to influence public policy through their case decisions

Political Science

Which of the following is a common reason for the rising costs of local elections?

A. disinterest of local media B. nationalization of local politics C. slow momentum of local campaigns D. reduced inflow of funds from local business entities

Political Science

In a neocorporatist system, ______.

A. peak associations unite interest groups and represent the main interests in society B. the government negotiates with a wide range of interest groups C. individuals and group are required to belong to peak associations D. legal restrictions forbid the forming of new interest groups

Political Science

The collapse of housing prices in 2007-2009 illustrates that:

a. market systems drive less-competitive firms out of business. b. market systems are prone to economic booms and busts. c. market systems generate great income inequality. d. market systems are not as productive as planned economies.

Political Science