Both explanatory and evaluation research studies are concerned with the causes and effects of social phenomena. The difference between them is that evaluation research focuses on the ______.

A. effect of particular policies or programs
B. meanings that people give their actions
C. description of the social phenomena of interest
D. consideration of the impact of social context


A. effect of particular policies or programs

Political Science

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A. out-contracting. B. outsourcing. C. capitalization. D. privatization. E. liquidation.

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What is a “veil of ignorance” and how does it relate to public policy?

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science

Until the twentieth century, monarchism was the most prevalent form of government in the world

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Political Science

A procedure that allows a researcher to make assessments about the degree of affinity or disdain that members of a group have toward one another is called ______________

A) typology B) sociogram C) metaphor D) nomination

Political Science