When testing the implications of modernization theory and the survival story, it is most appropriate to look at which of the following?
A) The absolute number of transitions to democracy and dictatorship at different levels of wealth.
B) The probability of a transition to democracy or dictatorship at different levels of wealth.

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Probability of a transition to democracy or dictatorship allows for comparison across different levels of wealth and accounts for the fact that not all countries will inevitably go through the same transitions. Absolute numbers do not take into account the varying number of countries at each level of wealth and could lead to incorrect conclusions.

When Testing the Implications of Modernization Theory and the Survival