When a change in the dependent variable could be due to an event beyond the researcher's control, _________ is a threat to internal validity
a. history
b. maturation
c. regression to the mean
d. selection
A
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c. local cases involving original jurisdiction. d. federal cases involving original jurisdiction.
The successful boycott leading to the repeal of which of the following acts of Parliament generated the first true feeling of unity among the colonies?
A. The Sugar Act B. The Stamp Act C. The Tea Act D. The Coercive Act E. The Intolerable Acts
In terms of party realignments, which of the following best describes the Sixth Party System?
a. No one party controls the presidency. b. Democrats control the presidency. c. Republicans control the presidency. d. Democratic-Republicans control the presidency.
Thomas Patterson's careful analysis of campaign reporting has shown that since 1960, its emphasis has changed dramatically from __________
a. negative information about the candidates to negative assessments about the parties b. the candidates' policy statements to the campaign as a horse race c. covering events to covering ideas d. sensational information about the candidates to substantive information about the issues