A survey is made of at least a sample, a method of data collection (e.g., a questionnaire) and individual questions or items that become data that can be analyzed statistically.
A case study is an in-depth, detailed examination of a particular case (or cases) within a real-world context. Comparative analysis, on the other hand, is a method that compares two or more of anything.
Quantitative analysis tools (such as R/Python/Stata/SPSS) are used to analyse large datasets. The resources below have been curated by the E-International Relations team to help demystify these tools.
The League of Nations was the first worldwide intergovernmental organisation whose principal mission was to maintain world peace.
A brief introduction to the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), with links and media to further explore.
A brief introduction to the Commonwealth of Nations, with links and media to further explore.
A brief introduction to the Organization of American States (OAS), with links and media to further explore.
A brief introduction to OPEC, Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, with links and media to further explore.
A brief introduction to SAARC, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation , with links and media to further explore.
A brief introduction to Mercosur, with links and media to further explore.
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