Probabilistic

Definition

In the context of political science, probabilistic refers to an approach or method that acknowledges and incorporates the likelihood of various political outcomes based on certain factors or inputs. It contrasts with deterministic approaches, recognizing the inherent uncertainty in political phenomena.

Related terms

Deterministic: Involves approaches that assume outcomes are predetermined and predictable with enough information, not accounting for randomness.

Political forecasting: The practice of predicting political events, such as election outcomes or policy changes, often using probabilistic methods.

Uncertainty principle: A concept emphasizing the limitations in predicting complex systems accurately due to inherent uncertainties