Which level of measurement is identified by having an absolute zero?
a. ratio
b. interval
c. ordinal
d. nominal
a. ratio
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Which of the following statements about issue networks is LEAST accurate?
A. They are often open to groups with opposing interests. B. They create permanent alliances based on the exchange of mutual benefits. C. It is fairly common in Washington today for issue networks to dominate policy in a given area. D. They are linked by shared expertise in a given area. E. They typically consist of lobbyists, policy specialists, members of Congress, and federal bureaucrats.
The market controls economic decisions in a(n) ______ economy.
a. socialist b. totalitarian c. authoritarian d. capitalist e. anarchic
Tyler Jenson is a casino investor. He is thinking of building a casino in Iowa where there are several other successful casinos, but he is unsure about the local attitudes on gambling
He would like to do a little research on the community's social and moral attitudes toward gambling. What is the purpose of this research (exploring, describing, explaining, evaluating)? Explain your answer. What will be an ideal response?
The "traditional" amendment ratification method involves:
A) a three-fourths vote in the Senate in favor of the proposed amendment. B) a three-fourths vote in the House of Representatives requesting Congress to call a national convention. C) a two-thirds vote in the Senate and in the House of Representatives in favor of the amendment. D) a vote by two-thirds of the state legislatures requesting Congress to call a national convention. E) a vote by three-fourths of the state legislatures in favor of the proposed amendment.