In Study A, a researcher wants to explain what variables lead some people to be Democrats, some to be Republicans, and some to be Independents. In Study B, a researcher wants to explain what effects political party identification has on the views of people concerning political issues. What kind of variable is political party identification in these studies?
A. An independent variable in both studies
B. A dependent variable in both studies
C. An independent variable in Study A and a dependent variable in Study B
D. A dependent variable in Study A and an independent variable in Study B
D.
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a. It recruits candidates, thwarts opposing party initiatives, and ensures an effective rivalry between the citizens of red and blue states. b. It aids candidates, organizes a complex government, and educates citizens to vote the party line. c. It promotes citizen involvement, ensures accountability, and seeks to become the only real party. d. It organizes the election process, facilitates voter choice, and ensures a turnout of party voters.
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a. is concentrated among Anglos in the Dallas suburbs b. is more pronounced in the counties along the border with Mexico c. is defined differently than it is elsewhere in the country d. is something that tends not to affect children
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a. Proxy wars b. Ethnic cleansing c. Guerrilla warfare d. Mutually assured destruction