Overview
Quantitative methods in political analysis are essential for understanding complex political phenomena through statistical techniques. These methods allow researchers to collect, analyze, and interpret data, leading to informed conclusions about political behavior, public opinion, and policy effecti...
Key Terms
Example: Surveys that collect numerical ratings of political candidates.
Example: Calculating the average age of voters in a survey.
Example: Using a sample of voters to predict election outcomes.
Example: Analyzing how income affects voting behavior.
Example: Testing if a new policy has a significant effect on voter turnout.
Example: A p-value of 0.05 indicates a 5% chance of observing the data if the null hypothesis is true.
Related Topics
Qualitative Methods
Focuses on understanding political phenomena through non-numerical data.
intermediatePolitical Forecasting
Uses statistical models to predict future political events and trends.
advancedPublic Opinion Research
Studies how public attitudes and beliefs influence political behavior.
intermediateComparative Politics
Analyzes and compares political systems and behaviors across different countries.
advancedKey Concepts
Statistical AnalysisData CollectionRegression AnalysisHypothesis Testing