The magnitude of random sampling error in a study depends upon the __________ of a sample and the amount of ____________ in the population characteristic being measured.
a. Error/Bias
b. Size/Variation
c. Variation/Error
d. Bias/Variation
b. Size/Variation
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Selective exposure, selective perception, and selective retention are ways in which individuals try to avoid or reduce which of the following?
a. cognitive consistency b. cognitive dissonance c. cognitive correlation d. cognitive lapse e. cognitive inconsistency
Senators are re-elected every ___ years with 1/3 of the Senate being up for election every 2 years.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The federal government's breadth of domestic responsibilities has grown due to
A. politicians' refusal to decrease program costs. B. politicians' hesitancy to eliminate programs. C. the diversity of needs and expectations. D. the plurality of citizens' policy priorities. E. All of these answers are correct.
In order to develop and maintain relationships in the field, Schutt suggests all of the following EXCEPT?
A. be especially mindful of interaction early in research B. don't be too aggressive when questioning others C. be prepared to fake a social similarity with subjects D. don't fully immerse yourself in the field