Explain why a lot of surveys use closed-ended questions.

What will be an ideal response?


Respondents give explicit responses; surveys can reach a large number of people; easily processed by computer and analyzed with statistics.

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What three major obstacles impede sub-Saharan African access to world markets?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following did the Government in the Sunshine Act require?

A. That all federal agencies run by committees conduct their business regularly in public session B. That all federal agencies terminate after five years unless Congress grants the agency an extension C. That all federal agencies hold at least half of their public meetings outside Washington, D.C. D. That at least 40% of upper-level positions within an agency be filled by females or ethnic minorities E. That all federal agency meetings on personnel problems or court proceedings be held in public session

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Which of the following accurately describes recent changes in the presidential primary process?

a. States are scheduling their primaries later in the year. b. States are scheduling their primaries earlier in the year. c. States are shifting from caucuses to primaries. d. Primary elections are being made cheaper as campaigns shift to the Internet to reach voters. e. States with later primaries are having a disproportionate influence on the selection of delegates.

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What was unusual about the presidential election of 1796?

a. The candidates received the same number of votes due to a flaw in the election. b. The candidates had no political party affiliations. c. Adams won the presidency and Jefferson became vice-president despite both being from opposite parties. d. Jefferson and Adams ran on the same ticket. e. Adams indicated to his party that the party's selection of Jefferson as candidate for vice president was not acceptable to him.

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