POL 2156 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning
19 Mar 2017
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In empirical research = dependent concept is the outcome we we are trying to explain. So, voting depends on the variations in other elements inside the model. Variation from voting as result in variation from attitude toward party leader. Exogenous = when variations in the independent concept are hypothesised to depend upon factors outside the model. Example would be psychological attachments to a party in canada consist of three major dimensions: strength, consistency, and stability. Can be liberal in federal, conservative in provincial: party identification is passed from one generation to other through socialization process, canadian election studies (ces) Inductive reasoning : using empirical evidence to help form the definition of a concept. Extrapolation (borrow from other fields of study: deductive reasoning. Democratic theory: concept of equality = has different meanings. Under law, representation, equal opportunities, and religious equality.
