Level of Analysis

Unit of Analysis §

• The what and who that is a variable that you look at in your Research to prove an argument
  • Micro-theory
    • Individual
    • Group
• Meso-theory
  • Formal Organization
  • Geographical
  • Policy Program
• Macro-theory
  • Social Artifact

Ecological Fallacy

Why is it necessary? §

• To understand what and who we’re studying about
• The scope
• To more easily pick levels of theories or relevant variables that is related to the unit of analysis