Instructions For this discussion, you get to engage in data gathering to get a sense of the methods of this unit. · Present the following: o A brief statement of your method, research questions, and your sources of data (be as specific as possible) o A brief statement of the strengths and weaknesses of your inquiry. o A summary PowerPoint to support your qualitative proposal. Using Comparative Analysis To utilize this method, you will need to pick a country with a population of 5 to 50 million and about which you know very little. 1. First, develop some background knowledge by finding out about the country’s: o history, o conflicts, o internal social divisions, o economy, o family traditions, o culture, o form of government, o religious beliefs, o holidays 2. Second, after you have a basic understanding of the country, pick one feature about it (e.g., marriage practices, school system) and make a comparison with your home culture . Develop a list of at least 10 similarities and/or differences. Draw on at least three different sources to develop your comparison list. 1. Consider using: CIA Factbook (Links to an external site.) National Historical Geographical Information Systems (Links to an external site.) Nation Master Note: You are not expected to formulate, collect data, analyze it, and write it up for this week! .