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Will a one-child policy increase economic growth? Does globalization contribute tglobal warming? Are unequal societies less healthy than more egalitarian societies? It is questions like these that social scientists turn tquantitative macro-comparative research (QMCR) tanswer Although many social scientists understand statistics conceptually, they struggle with the mathematical skills required tconduct QMCR This non-mathematical book is intended tbridge that gap, interpreting the advanced statistics used in QMCR in terms of verbal descriptions that any college graduate with a basic background in statistics can follow It addresses both the philosophical foundations and day-to-day practice of QMCR in an effort timprove research outcomes and ensure policy relevance A comprehensive guide tQMCR, the book presents an overview of the questions that can be answered using QMCR, details the steps of the research process, and concludes with important guidelines and best practices for conducting QMCR The book assumes that the reader has a sound grasp of the fundamentals of linear regression modeling, but nadvanced mathematical knowledge is required in order for researchers and students tread, understand, and enjoy the book A conversational discussion style supplemented by 75 tables and figures makes the books methodological arguments accessible tboth students and professionals Extensive citations refer readers back tprimary discussions in the literature, and a comprehensive index provides easy access tcoverage of specific techniques
