To enhance reliability in measuring a behavioral construct,
A) it is better to have fewer observations of behavior.
B) it is better to have several observations of behavior.
C) it makes no difference how many observations are made.
D) it makes no difference how precise the operational definition is
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
________ refers to the gradual decline in the societal importance of religion
A. Secularization B. Partition C. Nativism D. Religious fundamentalism E. Orthodoxy
The nominal group technique involves
a. the use of a conference telephone call. b. individual generation of alternatives coupled with presentations to the group, followed by individual ranking of alternatives. c. everyone in the group generating ideas, which are recorded on a blackboard or similar device. d. efforts to encourage groupthink.
Explain why one should be cautious about explaining political phenomena solely in terms of political culture.
What will be an ideal response?
In what ways are many citizens dissatisfied with the federal bureaucracy? What events have affected their opinion, and how has citizen satisfaction changed in recent years? How can citizens influence the public policy process? Provide examples
Why is voting not enough? When is citizen action most successful?