comparative method

Question 1

level of analysis

Answer 1

ranges from subnational to supranational level

Question 2

unit of analysis

Answer 2

actor or entity that’s going to be tested

Question 3

who did classifications on the comparative method?

Answer 3

libjhart

Question 4

deviant cases studies

Answer 4

studies an exception to what’s generally expected from an established theory.

Question 5

theory-testing case study

Answer 5

probing a theory in a new empirical context which it’s supposed to apply

Question 6

how can we solve the small-n problem in the comparative method?

Answer 6

1. we can increase n with conceptual stretching- applying a theory to a setting it shouldn’t be applied to 2. MSD : using similar cases to isolate the causes of similarities

Question 7

MDS

Answer 7

using different causes to control differences and isolate the causes of similarities