Why is it important to understand local or historical norms when doing comparative or historical research?

What will be an ideal response?


A study of processes within one nation may be misleading if important processes within the nation have been influenced by social processes that operate across national boundaries; comparative historical research can result in historically conditional theory, in which the applicability of general theoretical propositions is limited to particular historical circumstances.

Political Science

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In 2009, fewer than one-fourth of Texas legislators were women

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Although epidemics generally impact populations worldwide, are long lasting, catastrophic, and truly global in their consequences

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Intensive interviews are weaker than participation on which of the following?

A. establishing association B. establishing objectivity C. establishing social context D. establishing causality

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The _____ established a national form of government following the American Revolution.

A. Articles of Confederation B. Fundamental Orders of Connecticut C. Declaration of Independence D. Mayflower Compact E. Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges

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