Chapter 1 Vocabulary

5. the means by which we go from studying a case to generating a hypothesis
8. gathering of statistical data across many countries to look for correlations and test
10. the struggle in any group for power that will give one or more persons the ability to make decisions for the larger group
11. the shift from a descriptive study of politics to one that emphasizes causality, explanation, and prediction
12. wider use of cases unbound by area specialization; typically deductive
15. organizations or activities that are self-perpetuating and valued for their own sake
16. starting with a puzzle and from there generating some hypothesis about cause and effect to test against a number of cases
17. a set of hypotheses about how countries should develop

1. cases selected on the basis of cause not effect
2. a theory that states that an individual will use rational calculations to make rational choices that result in outcomes aligned with their own best interests
3. apparent association between certain factors or variables
4. a way to compare cases and draw conclusions
6. the study and comparison of domestic politics across countries
7. material standard of living shared by individuals within a community, society, or country
9. the attempt to understand situations in which decision makers interact
13. problem of distinguishing cause and effect
14. an individual's ability to act independently