Analyseebenen
Analyseebenen, meaning "levels of analysis" in German, refers to the different perspectives or scales used to examine a phenomenon, particularly in fields like social science, psychology, and international relations. These levels provide frameworks for understanding complex issues by breaking them down into more manageable components.
The most common distinction is between micro, meso, and macro levels. The micro level focuses on the
The meso level operates at an intermediate scale, examining groups, organizations, communities, or social structures that
The macro level considers the broadest perspectives, looking at entire societies, cultures, global systems, or historical
The choice of analyseebene significantly influences the questions asked, the data collected, and the conclusions drawn.