One practical issue in internet-based research is that
a. displays of the research web page might be very different for people on different types of computers and other electronic devices.
b. sample sizes might become so large that the study becomes impractical to conduct.
c. it is very difficult to create good descriptions of internet based research because it reaches so many people.
d. it is almost impossible to guarantee that participation in such research will be anonymous and confidential.
A
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Why would a legislator examine the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) instead of the National Crime Victim Survey (NCVS) to set policy directions?
a) The UCR is the only report available to elected officials. b) The UCR contains data on every crime reported. c) The UCR is based on interviews with the legislator's own voters. d) The UCR is the only report compiled by the FBI. e) The UCR is the preferred choice of social scientists.
Look at the research matrix below without column headings. What type of design does this research matrix represent?
Attractive Attractive Female Male Unattractive Unattractive Female Male a. 2 X 3 b. 3 X 2 c. 2 X 2 d. cannot be determined
Over the subsequent ten years, the health reform that became law in 2010 is estimated by the Congressional Budget to
A. increase the federal deficit by $138 billion. B. decrease the federal deficit by $138 billion. C. increase the federal deficit by a trillion dollars. D. decrease the federal deficit by a trillion dollars. E. have no effect on the federal deficit.
What is the basic assumption behind the selectorate theory?
A. That dictators care more about staying in power than democratic leaders do. B. That dictators use elections to discourage internal rivals from attempting coups. C. That all political leaders are motivated by the desire to gain and maintain office. D. All of these are important assumptions of the selectorate theory.