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Model

Definition

In this context, a model refers to a simplified representation or framework used to understand complex concepts or phenomena related to voting behavior.

Analogy

Think of models as blueprints for building houses. Architects use them as simplified representations of the final structure before construction begins. Similarly, models of voting behavior provide simplified frameworks to understand and analyze how people make political choices.

Related terms

Spatial Model: A model that visualizes political ideologies on a spectrum, where voters and parties can be placed based on their positions.

Elite Theory: A perspective suggesting that a small group of individuals or elites hold the most power in society and heavily influence political outcomes.

Heuristic Model: A model that explains how voters use mental shortcuts or rules of thumb when making decisions, often relying on simple cues or stereotypes.