Third variables can be entered into a bivariate relationship for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ______.

A. to identify an intervening variable
B. to test a relationship for spuriousness
C. to establish statistical significance
D. as a control variable


C. to establish statistical significance

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A. ideologicalparties B. personalityparties C. conservativeparties D. reformedparties E. issue-orientedparties

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Practice effects occur when participants improve performance due to subsequent experience on the same task

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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All of the following powers can be exercised only by the Senate EXCEPT ______.

a. conducting a trial of a president on impeachment charges b. approving treaties c. confirming presidential appointments to the Supreme Court d. declaring war e. confirming presidential appointments to top positions in the executive branch of government

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The right to vote, the right to legal counsel and the right to equal protection under the law are examples of

a. positive freedom. b. negative freedom. c. universal suffrage. d. equality. e. civil rights.

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