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In this chapter, we explore how scholars within the field of International Drug Policy carry out their research. Topics that we cover include: sample sizes; research design and the selection of countries for suitable comparison; the number of countries to compare; whether to use qualitative or quantitative data; the use of statistical analysis; and historical methodology. The chapter begins with a brief overview of two useful digital resources that can be utilized in comparative analysis: the World Factbook; and the Library of Congress Country Studies.

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Using Comparative Methods to Do International Drug Policy

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    2025年

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  • Steven Hayle

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In this chapter, we explore how scholars within the field of International Drug Policy carry out their research. Topics that we cover include: sample sizes; research design and the selection of countries for suitable comparison; the number of countries to compare; whether to use qualitative or quantitative data; the use of statistical analysis; and historical methodology. The chapter begins with a brief overview of two useful digital resources that can be utilized in comparative analysis: the World Factbook; and the Library of Congress Country Studies.