In experimental designs, the researcher

A) Assigns participants to conditions based on participants' pre-existing characteristics.
B) Manipulates the conditions.
C) Studies a single group or condition.
D) Computes the direction and strength of relationships among variables.


Answer: B

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A. Individuals want outcomes at their ideal points and refuse to engage in bargaining and compromise. B. Since power is dispersed across different institutions, there is a lack of coordination. C. Any legislation will have policy winners and losers when societal goals are at odds with individually rational actions. D. The system of separation of powers was not designed to handle the levels of polarization that exist in the current political system.

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If the verdict of an appellate court is appealed, a trial court reviews the case

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The Third Reich's policies included all of the following EXCEPT

a. remilitarization. b. massive public works programs. c. banning political parties (other than the National Socialists) and labor unions. d. eliminating regional autonomy by centralizing power in Berlin. e. forming a short-lived military alliance with the U.S.S.R.

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An administrative agency rule that carries the same weight as a statute enacted by a legislature is known as__________

A) an administrative regulation B) a merit system C) a legislative rule D) enabling legislation E) an executive order

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