Your textbook identifies four characteristics of mass communication – one is that it primarily involves one way communication. Which of the following is NOT one of the other three?
a. It usually involves communication to a large, anonymous and heterogeneous audience
b. It is usually transmitted through channels that work fast
c. Senders are usually big organizations rather than individuals
d. It is easily personalized to ensure all the audience perceive the message as important
d. It is easily personalized to ensure all the audience perceive the message as important
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A. They are designed to establish consistent sentences for homicides only. B. They mandate a minimum one-month prison term for tax frauds. C. They require judges to arrive at a sentence by using a formula based on the seriousness and circumstances of the crime. D. They specifically mandate lenient penalties and faster trials for corporations dealing with white-collar crimes.
Which of the following refers to a nonprobability sample in which the researcher selects the easiest population members from which to obtain information?
A) quota sample B) judgment sample C) convenience sample D) stratified random sample E) simple random sample
Which of the following is true of the FDA's role in the introduction of a new drug in the market?
A) The FDA bases its approval of a new drug on the rule of caveat emptor. B) The FDA limits itself to providing relevant suggestions to improve the drug. C) The FDA possesses the power to implement a complete ban on a questionable drug. D) The FDA prosecutes producers of questionable medicines directly through the powers vested by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Shoe Sunshine, Inc filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 and submitted a plan of reorganization within 120 days after filing for relief. Two of the classes of creditors voted against the plan. However, the bankruptcy judge considered the plan to be reasonable, achievable, and fair, and approved it in spite of these creditors' objections. This action by the judge is called a "cramdown."
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false