A symmetrical, bell-shaped distribution around a single mode is called a
A) stable distribution.
B) normal distribution.
C) skewed distribution.
D) bimodal distribution.
E) modality.
B
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When we say that a concept is created by the interactions within society, we are speaking of
A) anarchy. B) dependency theory. C) globalization. D) Marxism. E) social construction.
Which of the following is an example of a TAN encouraging cooperation by closely watching states to make sure they are following set norms?
a. A TAN releases an annual report grading countries based on their reduction of greenhouse gasses. b. A TAN launches an educational campaign about the dangers of lead in drinking water. c. A TAN encourages state leaders to take military action to end reported genocide in a civil war. d. A TAN bases its communications headquarters in a country that charges a low tax rate.
Of all the countries considered in this book, Mexico has one of the weakest bureaucracies, especially when it comes to making policy. That is largely the case because the
a. bureaucracy is very small. b. bureaucrats are poorly educated. c. bureaucrats have few resources. d. system is a federal one. e. president used bureaucratic positions for patronage.
A probability sampling technique in which a researcher begins by identifying subgroups and then randomly samples from each groups is called probability sampling
a. stratified b. cluster c. simple d. systematic