Sampling error refers to ______.

a. a situation in which a sample is not representative of the larger universe being measured
b. mistakes made in the recording of responses in a poll
c. the number of mistakes made by a pollster
d. a situation in which question wording biases the results
e. a number that indicates within what range the results of a poll are accurate


e. a number that indicates within what range the results of a poll are accurate

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Which of the following refers to the "connector model"?

A. a system that involves one set of colleges and universities for the poor and another for the rich B. a quasi-governmental authority or agency that aims to pool individuals so that they can buy insurance together at a lower rate C. a model that connects the benefits offered by federally funded medical health care programs, namely Medicare and Medicaid D. a framework of roads, bridges, electrical facilities, telephone wiring, and so on needed for the operation of a society E. an approach to homeland security that addresses natural disaster as well as terrorism preparedness

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By definition, terrorism includes all of the following attributes EXCEPT

a. the use of threats and violence. b. a desire for publicity. c. a political motive. d. a goal of shoring up existing regimes. e. intimidation aimed at civilians.

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A currency that has lost its value relative to other currencies is said to be

A) cheapened. B) deadened. C) devalued. D) softened. E) undersold.

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Most municipal courts and all justice of the peace courts __________.

A. are not courts of record B. are presided over by judges appointed by the governor C. have mostly appellate jurisdiction D. deal only with civil cases

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