Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Political scientists focus on measuring the probability of Type I errors.
2. Statistical significance is the probability of a Type II error.
3. The standard deviation for a sample will always be smaller than a population standard deviation.
4. Given good research techniques, a sample mean is a biased estimate of the population mean.
5. The t-score identifies the probability of observing the population mean if the sample mean is accurate.
1. true
2. false
3. true
4. false
5. false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The success of a bill is most influenced by which of the following aspects?
a. the popularity of its sponsor b. the qualifications of the committee staff doing the markup c. the recommendation of the subcommittee d. the chair of the Rules Committee is in favor of the bill
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A. social capital. B. interest groups. C. partisanship. D. public opinion.
Researchers believe that the impact of violence on television in the public is based primarily on
a) the number of violent acts. b) the time of day when the violent act is aired. c) the nature and context of the violence.d) the age of the viewer.