Unit 1:Political Scientist Vocabulary

Question 1

Define correlation

Correlation

Answer 1

Exists when there is an association between two variablesor more variable.

Question 2

Define causation

Causation

Answer 2

Relationship between cause and effect

Question 3

Define normative data

Normative data

Answer 3

Evidence that is conceptualized( opinion based on facts )

Question 4

Define empirical data

Empirical Data

Answer 4

Evidence gathered by observation or experimentation (Facts).

Question 5

Define quantitative data

Quantitative Data

Answer 5

A large number of information that allows analyzation through the use of statistics.

charts, tables and graphs

Question 6

Define qualitative data

Qualitative data

Answer 6

A small number of information limited in terms of statistics but more detailed in subjective analysis

includes speeches, foundational documents, political cartoons, and maps

Question 7

What is the Fragile state index ?

Fragile state index

Answer 7

measurement that provides an annual ranking of countries based on their percieved levels of social, economic and political stability

Question 8

What is Transparency International?

Transparency International

Answer 8

A non-governmental organization that is engaged in fighting corruption and promoting integrity and accountability across the world.

measures governmental transparency and corruption perception index.

Question 9

What is Freedom house?

Freedom House

Answer 9

A non-governmental organization that conducts research on the levels of “freedom” across the world and reports it annually.

Question 10

What is Gross Domestic Product

Gross Domestic Product

Answer 10

Market value of goods and services produced over a certain time frame in a country. Depicts overall of size of national economy.

Question 11

What is the Gini Index ?

Gini index

Answer 11

Shows income inequality with in a country

Question 12

What is the Human development index ?

Human development Index

Answer 12

Created by UN summarizes measures of averages achievements in key dimensions in human development.

includes statistics on life expectancy, amount of schooling and income

Question 13

Governmental transparency

Answer 13

The ability of citizens to access information about a government’s policy making and policy implementation to help hold officials accountable.