Using Statistical Analysis to Compare Concepts of Democracy in Democratic and Nondemocratic Countries : Research Design and Methodological Challenges / Anna Zagrebina.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zagrebina, Anna, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Democracy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2025.

Summary:

Discovering social phenomena through statistical analysis is a highly enticing pursuit because it can unveil trends that are characteristic of many people, not just specific individuals. This case delves into the challenges encountered during the comparative analysis of concepts of democracy in democratic and nondemocratic countries using multilevel analysis. These challenges include data quality, the specification of research questions and hypotheses, the selection of appropriate testing methods, establishing connections between research questions and theoretical frameworks, and linking the results of analysis with theoretical frameworks of the research. The personal experiences shared in the case about overcoming these challenges offer valuable insights for researchers conducting statistical analysis of secondary data for research purposes. These insights include how to create a research design that contributes to existing knowledge about the subject and how to plan research to avoid sacrificing quality for the sake of saving time.

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ISBN:

1-03-621495-8

9781036214951

OCLC:

1523170286