1 - COGO Intro

Which of the following best describes the primary job of political scientists?

• To create laws for governments

• To analyze and study politics and political systems

• To enforce government policies

• To manage election campaigns

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data in political analysis?

• Qualitative data is numerical, while quantitative data is descriptive

• Qualitative data is descriptive, while quantitative data is numerical

• Both are types of numerical data

• Both are types of descriptive data

When comparing political systems, which of the following is most important to establish first?

• The economic status of the countries

• A framework for comparison

• The population size

• The climate of each country

Which countries are included in the study of basic government structure and type in this course?

• United States, Canada, Brazil, India, Japan, Australia

• United Kingdom, Russia, China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria

• France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Egypt, South Africa

• United Kingdom, United States, China, India, Brazil, Nigeria

Why is it important to analyze political information from diverse sources such as charts, speeches, indices, and maps?

• It provides a single perspective on political issues

• It helps to confirm personal opinions

• It allows for a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of political systems

• It is required by law

What is comparative politics?

• The study of different political systems by comparing them

• The study of only one country's politics

• The study of ancient political systems only

• The study of economic systems only

How do political scientists study political systems?

• By comparing and analyzing different systems

• By ignoring data and evidence

• By focusing only on one political leader

• By studying only historical events

Which of the following is an economic indicator that political scientists might use to compare countries?

• Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

• Number of national parks

• Average temperature

• Number of sports teams

What is one advantage of using economic indicators to compare countries?

• They provide measurable data for comparison

• They are always completely accurate

• They ignore social factors

• They only focus on culture

What is a potential disadvantage of using political indicators to compare countries?

• They may not capture informal political practices

• They always provide complete information

• They are never used by political scientists

• They only measure economic growth