Researchers must be particularly alert to ________ when conducting research with growing children
A) maturational changes
B) fire laws
C) regression to the mean
D) sampling bias
Fill in the blank with the correct answer.
Answer: A
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If we wish to apply results of a study to a wider population, the type of validity that we would be concerned about would be
A) statistical validity. B) internal validity. C) external validity. D) construct validity.
The difference between comparative politics and international relations can BEST be described as
a. the study of comparative politics involves comparing political parties between countries, whereas the study of international relations involves the examination of why wars occur. b. the study of comparative politics refers only to domestic politics, whereas the study of international relations refers to globalization. c. the study of comparative politics involves comparing domestic political institutions, processes, and politics in different countries; whereas the study of international relations involves examining the foreign policy of and interactions among different countries. d. the study of comparative politics involves comparing nations, whereas the study of international relations involves examining international organizations, such as the United Nations or the International Monetary Fund. e. There is no difference between the two.
Dr. Marshall is interested in researching the feeding habits of humpback whales in the wild. Which of the following feasibility issues will be the most difficult one for him to deal with?
a. time b. expense c. ethics d. all equally difficult
The Supreme Court decision United States v. Leon established the good faith exception which allowed
A) the state to introduce evidence at trial if that evidence was seized on the basis of a mistakenly issued search warrant. B) the state to exempt a person from punishment for a crime if that person did not understand that his or her action was criminal. C) individuals to publish any material they wish, as long as they believe that material to be factually correct. D) people to be excused from jury duty if they can demonstrate that they have given their best effort in performing other civic duties. E) a mistake in securing evidence to be considered neutrally by a jury.