Confronting the ́small-N probleḿ in executive foreign policy studies /

Executive leadership interests foreign policy scholars, but how does one quantitatively study an institution that has few cases? My research presents one way to empirically address the dilemma through quantitative analytic research methodology and use of multivariate regression analysis. This case d...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Liu, Diana L. (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2019.
Series:	SAGE Research Methods. Cases.
Subjects:	International relations > Research > Case studies. Quantitative research > Methodology > Case studies. Multivariate analysis > Case studies. Research > Technique > Case studies. Relations internationales > Recherche > Études de cas. Recherche quantitative > Méthodologie > Études de cas. Analyse multivariée > Études de cas. Recherche > Technique > Études de cas. International relations > Research. Multivariate analysis. Case studies.
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Summary:	Executive leadership interests foreign policy scholars, but how does one quantitatively study an institution that has few cases? My research presents one way to empirically address the dilemma through quantitative analytic research methodology and use of multivariate regression analysis. This case discusses the ́small-Ń problem in executive studies, specifically, and describes a coding technique. It also invites readers to consider additional research techniques that might be used.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781526465313 1526465310