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Part II: When Terrorism and Counterterrorism Clash |
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Chapter 5: How Do We Measure Success? |
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Questions, Hypotheses, and Theories |
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Hypotheses |
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Research Methods |
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Design |
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Independent Variables |
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Dependent Variables |
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Units of Observation |
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Choice of Time Span |
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Sources of Information |
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The ITERATE Data Set |
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The RAND–MIPT Data Set |
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Definitions |
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Similarities and Differences in Sources |
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Statistical Approach |
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Limitations |
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Reliability |
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Validity |
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Other Qualifications |
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Chapter 6: Are We Winning? The Results |
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The Bird’s-Eye View |
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Shifts in the Frequency of Incidents |
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Shifts in the Lethality of Incidents |
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Shifts in the Dispersion and Location of Incidents |
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Shifts in the Type of Attack |
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Hostage Takings |
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Bombings |