The null hypothesis is
a. a tentative solution to the research problem.
b. the hypothesis that is actually statistically tested.
c. the prediction that a negative correlation exists among the variables.
d. all of the above.
B
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To keep the amendment of the Constitution from being too easy an option for a popular majority to accomplish, the Framers did which of the following?
A. They imposed heavy transaction costs on changing the Constitution that required support of Congress and the states. B. They made amending the Constitution the responsibility of state and local governments. C. They reserved approval of constitutional amendments to the Senate. D. They allowed the executive to veto any amendment effort.
What is the likely effect of the Supreme Court's ruling in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores?
a. The government will be able to read emails sent to foreign IP addresses. b. It will be more difficult for women to access contraception. c. Prisoners of war will no longer be detained at Guantanamo Bay. d. Students will no longer be able to defer student loan payments while in graduate school.
From the perspective of activists and candidates, the basic purpose of political parties is to
a. recruit political leaders. b. stimulate political activity and provide information. c. moderate differences between groups. d. organize the decision-making activities of government. e. win elections in order to gain control over public policy.
Which of the following statements about campaign contributions made by corporate PACs to candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives is true?
a. In each race, corporate PACs direct their donations to support whichever candidate most closely shares their ideological values. b. Corporate PACs give most of their contributions to Democrats. c. A majority of corporate PAC contributions to House candidates go to the candidates of the majority party. d. Corporate PACs give most of their money to those running for open seats.