Researchers used a flip of the coin to assign participants to view either a one-minute public information video about the environment or a control video of the same duration that showed only highlights of entertainment news. The researchers then observed how many participants in each group deposited small water bottles (which they had been given at the outset) into the recycle bin as opposed to an adjacent trash bin. This research involves a(n)
a. Observational study
b. Randomized experiment
c. Quasi-experiment
d. Natural experiment
b. Randomized experiment
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The primary goal of interest groups is to
A) educate the public about issues. B) sponsor candidates for elections. C) fight corruption in government. D) influence public policy. E) provide campaign donations.
Which level of government spends the most on elementary and secondary education, and health and welfare?
a. state government b. federal government c. local government d. federal agencies
European democracies have more parties in positions of political power than does the United States because of their use of __________
a. party platforms b. winner-take-all systems c. critical elections d. proportional representation
The growth of public policy is primarily
A. due to politics B. because of increased prosperity C. a consequence of modernization D. All of the above