One of the most important uses of a correlation is its potential use in
A) Causal inferences.
B) Determining differences between groups.
C) Enhancing internal validity.
D) The prediction of future events.
Answer: D
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In the 1812 election, approximately what percentage of the states chose presidential electors by popular vote?
a. 15% b. 30% c. 50% d. 75%
Which statement best explains why so few bills are passed during a legislative session?
A. The governor tends to veto almost 80 percent of the bills that the legislature passes. B. The legislative sessions are limited in time. C. Senate and house members serve terms of the same length-4 years-and this reduces motivation to pass bills. D. The legislature meets on a biannual basis, and this works to reduce motivation to pass bills.
Which of the following best describes the proposed reform of decentralization?
a. More privatization would be used to save the federal government money. b. States or regional and local offices, which are more closely connected to local issues and client populations, would be given greater independence and authority. c. Large agencies would be broken down into many smaller agencies, because organizations with fewer people tend to operate more efficiently. d. Decentralizing the bureaucracy would provide a check on congressional and judicial power, because more of the government's responsibilities would fall into the private sector.
Which of the following were most likely to oppose the proposed Constitution?
a. lawyers b. merchants c. small farmers d. large landowners