AP COMP CH 1 VOCAB

Causation

A statistical concept when a change in one variable participates a change in another variable.

Comparative Method

Examining the same phenomenon in several cases and reaching conclusions

Comparative Politics

The study of similarities and differences between States and how different government systems operate and why political changes occur

Correlation

A statistical concept indicating an apparent connection between variables

empirical statement

An assertion of fact that can be proven

freedom house

A non governmental organization that advocates for democracy and human rights and measures freedom around the world

Gini Index ( coefficient )

A measurement of income inequality within a country

Gross Domestic Product ( GDP )

The total value of goods and services produced in a country in a year

GDP Growth Rate

The percentage of GDP growth over a period of time

GDP Per Capita

Gross domestic product divided by population

Human Development Index ( HDI )

An egregious measure of life expectancy education and per capita income

normative statement

A value of judgment usually in the form of a should or ought statement

Qualitative Data

Text based descriptions including explanations how government and political institutions function

Quantitative Data

Observations made using statistical techniques which are often conveyed in charts graphs tables and maps

Source Analysis

Reading and analyzing text