An agency analyst is working on a project where she uses various computer-intensive procedures for simulating a sampling distribution by repeatedly resampling from the original sample itself. She is performing a procedure known as:

A. Bootstrapping
B. Convergence
C. Conjunction
D. Repetition


A. Bootstrapping

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the interaction of anarchy and diversity in the international system?

a. the effects of Chinese economic priorities on the global economy b. populist anger over the effects of globalization on national economies c. international objection to the nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran d. disagreements between rich and poor countries on how to address the climate crisis

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In which case did the Supreme Court establish the power of judicial review?

a. Marbury vs. Madison  b. Chisholm vs. Georgia  c. National Federation of Independent Business vs. Sebelius  d. Gideon vs. Wainwright 

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In Mearsheimer's view, before taking aggressive action, a great power will __________

a. signal its intentions to neighboring states to deter a preemptive attack b. cut off diplomatic ties to the target state and its allies c. make a careful cost benefit calculation about the current balance of power and the likely reactions of other states d. construct an alliance of states that appear to have similar interests in the region

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