On Using Evidence: Checking Your Understanding

1. Question 4.1

   What two types of political science arguments does Jonathan Morris mention?

   A.

   research questions and contextual arguments

   B.

   concrete arguments and theoretical arguments

   C.

   concrete arguments and contextual arguments

   D.

   theoretical arguments and research questions

2. Question 4.2

   According to Morris, what do you need regardless of your argument type?

   A.

   supporting evidence

   B.

   a strong thesis

   C.

   proper punctuation

   D.

   a reasonable stance

3. Question 4.3

   Morris says that it’s important to show

   A.

   how you think something is.

   B.

   why you think something is.

   C.

   what you think something is.

   D.

   where you think something is.

4. Question 4.4

   According to Morris, which of the following is an incorrect method of doing survey research?

   A.

   going to a mall and asking people what they think

   B.

   confirming your methods with the IRB

   C.

   holding a focus group

   D.

   going door to door in your neighborhood

5. Question 4.5

   According to Morris, what needs to be solid?

   A.

   liquids

   B.

   your thesis statement

   C.

   your methods for examining data

   D.

   your reasons for taking a stance