One of the following is a crucial aspect of empirical theory:
a. It meets the tenets of critical theory
b. It deemphasizes parsimony
c. It is not cumulative
d. It leads to specific testable predictions
d. It leads to specific testable predictions
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How, in Pope Francis's view, can the technocratic paradigm be resisted?
a. by electing leaders dedicated to environmentalist causes b. by limiting and directing technological development c. by lifting stifling regulations on the development of green technologies d. by beginning to see technology as morally neutral
As an alternative method to at-large elections, the cumulative voting system
a. is a semi-proportional system, allowing voters to give their votes to more than one candidate. b. utilizes the first-past-the-post rules. c. has been shown to decrease voter turnout by about 5 percent. d. offers minority candidates less opportunities to win.
According to English philosopher John Locke, natural rights consist of __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which type of survey question is best formulated to address concerns about errors in public opinion polling resulting from difficulty in measuring intensity?
a. yes-or-no questions b. approve-or-disapprove questions c. scale questions d. close-ended questions