A grocery chain set up tasting booths on two weekends to test shoppers’ reaction to a new food item. Respondents were not chosen by formal randomization procedures, but participated based upon being passers-by near the tasting booths. This is an example of:
A. Arbitrary selection
B. Unsystematic selection
C. Haphazard randomization
D. None of the above
C. Haphazard randomization
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An accusatorial system of justice has which of these in common with an inquisitorial system?
a. Both give judges a large amount of discretion in conducting trials. b. Both rely on prosecutors bringing charges of wrongdoing to a judge. c. Both put the judge in a position of acting as both investigator and jury. d. Both require prosecutors to argue their case against a defense attorney.
Which of the following experienced violent protests and demonstrations since 2014, with the government's harsh crackdowns resulting in hundreds of deaths?
A. Venezuela B. Hungary C. Poland D. Peru
Which of the following is NOT a reason that incumbents win so many elections?
A. Incumbents enjoy greater visibility and name recognition. B. Incumbents spend a major portion of their time throughout their term campaigning for reelection. C. Incumbents can provide constituency services. D. Incumbents face quality challengers.
In the context of original American political ideology, conservatives:
A. wished to establish new policies and practices. B. wanted to be free from traditional constraints. C. believed that government interference in business enterprises is necessary. D. wished to keep traditional social and political habits. E. supported same-sex marriages.