A common cause that is not controlled for in a study produces________ bias.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


omitted variable

Political Science

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Just before World War I, Arabs sought self-rule within the Ottoman Empire but Istanbul refused, thus turning the Arabs toward the British

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science

Name three different common types of distortion when interpreting the meaning of events in context

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science

At the turn of the 20th century, Senate members were predominantly

A. blue-collar tradesmen who had risen through the ranks of union leadership. B. members of prestigious professions, such as doctors and lawyers. C. academics and social activists. D. rich party leaders and businessmen. E. civic-minded men who were primarily interested in serving their country.

Political Science

In the United States, programs such as the interstate highway system and services to the unemployed are MOST accurately considered

A. state functions that operate without any involvement on the part of the federal government. B. federal functions, although state governments pay some of the costs. C. state functions that are designated under the Tenth Amendment. D. federal functions that operate without any involvement on the part of state governments. E. state functions, although the federal government seeks to regulate them.

Political Science