When researchers contact a single participant who leads them to other participants who, in turn, lead to even more participants, the researchers are using
a. cluster sampling.
b. purposive sampling.
c. systematic sampling.
d. chain-referral sampling.
D
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How does representational federalism differ from other forms of federalism?
a. It claims that most political power and responsibility lies with the states rather than with the federal government. b. It asserts that federalism is defined by the role of the states in electing members of Congress, not by any constitutional division of powers. c. It suggest that the national government should have the primary responsibility for determining both national and state goals. d. It holds that state legislatures can determine whether a national law violates the Constitution.
The ability to monitor any form of communication by a suspect
A. is known as a roving wiretap. B. is known as an extracommunicative warrant. C. still protects the privacy of individuals with whom a suspect communicates. D. has not raised any serious civil liberties controversy. E. is consistent with Fourth Amendment protections.
A “prisoner’s dilemma” arises when
a. a convict pleads guilty to a crime he or she did not commit. b. individuals who ultimately would benefit from cooperating also have an incentive to defect. c. there are conflicting provisions in a constitution. d. a civilian is the commander in chief of the military.
Which contradicts the concept of pragmatism?
A. deficit spending B. ideological desires C. incremental decision-making D. political parties