Question

____________ is an assumption or supposition that needs to be tested against relevant evidence.

Theory

Explanatory variable

Hypothesis

Model

7)

Of the following countries, which one is most likely to be classified as a “weak state” or a “failed state”?

Germany

China

Somalia

India

8)

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding empirical arguments?

Empirical arguments are concerned with right and wrong.

Empirical arguments are drawn from actual observations of the world.

Empirical arguments are largely emotional.

Empirical arguments are used only in empires.