Interactive Demo
Comparative Method Laboratory
Comparative Method Laboratory is a free, interactive learning demo from the AP Comparative Government and Politics course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Evidence-based Inquiry, Intellectual Freedom, Disciplinary Practices, Big Ideas (Power, Legitimacy, Democratization). Play with it directly in your browser — it features 2 dropdowns and 2 buttons. This demo lives in the “Course Framework and Comparative Thinking” section of the course.

How to use this demo
- Use the “MSSD”, “MDSD” buttons to trigger actions or reset the demo.
- Pick an option from the dropdown to switch between scenarios.
- Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.
What you'll explore
- Evidence-based Inquiry
- Intellectual Freedom
- Disciplinary Practices
- Big Ideas (Power, Legitimacy, Democratization)
- Comparative Method
- College and Career Readiness
Frequently asked questions
What does the Comparative Method Laboratory demo do?
This section introduces the foundational principles of the AP program and the comparative method used to study global politics. It establishes the disciplinary practices and 'Big Ideas' that serve as the lens for analyz… Comparative Method Laboratory turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.
What AP Comparative Government and Politics concept does Comparative Method Laboratory teach?
This section introduces the foundational principles of the AP program and the comparative method used to study global politics. It establishes the disciplinary practices and 'Big Ideas' that serve as the lens for analyz… It focuses on Evidence-based Inquiry, Intellectual Freedom, Disciplinary Practices, Big Ideas (Power, Legitimacy, Democratization), Comparative Method, College and Career Readiness from the “Course Framework and Comparative Thinking” section.
What can I control in Comparative Method Laboratory?
A dropdown switches between scenarios; the “MSSD”, “MDSD” buttons run actions or reset the demo. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.
How does Comparative Method Laboratory fit into the AP Comparative Government and Politics course?
AP Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to the complex world of global politics by analyzing the structures and challenges of six core countries: China, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the United K… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Course Framework and Comparative Thinking” section. Open the full AP Comparative Government and Politics course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-comparative-government-and-politics-8324ab45-8a6b-4519-be08-73c29c1090f8 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.
What will I understand better after using Comparative Method Laboratory?
You'll build intuition for Evidence-based Inquiry, Intellectual Freedom, Disciplinary Practices, Big Ideas (Power, Legitimacy, Democratization), Comparative Method, College and Career Readiness — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Comparative Government and Politics alone.
From the AP Comparative Government and Politics course
This interactive demo is part of the Course Framework and Comparative Thinking section. Explore the full AP Comparative Government and Politics course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.
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