A particular number of cases drawn from the entire group a researcher wishes to study is known as a __________________.

a. Population
b. Universe
c. Sample
d. Census


c. Sample

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The current salary for legislators in Texas was established by

a. the governor. b. the legislature. c. the Texas Supreme Court. d. a constitutional amendment. e. the Legislative Budget Board.

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When the media regularly focus public attention on violent crime, political corruption, or economic woes, they are engaged in which of the following?

A. Biased reporting B. Political socialization C. Agenda setting D. Changing public opinion E. Apathy management

Political Science

Which of the following statements about the Socialist Party (PS) is INCORRECT?

a. It first came to power with François Mitterrand in 1981. b. It is a center-left party. c. It was formerly known as the Communist Party of France but changed its name in the late 1970s. d. It put forward the first female presidential candidate. e. It draws support from civil servants, low-income groups, and educated professionals.

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Describe and analyze the problem of “intersectionality” with regard to the rise of multiracial identification in recent census surveys.

What will be an ideal response?

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