Although we cannot establish causality from a correlational study, statistical techniques are available to help clarify relationships
One of these is known as _________ and involves identifying multiple variables that are related to a single outcome either directly or indirectly (through mediating variables).
a. path analysis
b. triangulation
c. multiple covariance
d. test of inference
A
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is confirmed by surveys of local officials elected under partisan and nonpartisan systems?
A. Nonpartisan systems overlook the activities of independent community groups. B. Nonpartisanship makes the reelection of incumbent council members less likely. C. Voting in nonpartisan elections is immune to factors such as incumbency. D. Nonpartisanship results in the election of more Republicans.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a coup?
A. Armed uprisings primarily in the countryside eventually take the capital and execute a turnover of political power. B. It is a response to excessive use of force by the existing regime against a marginalized group. C. The top leader or part of the leadership is removed from power by force or by the threat of force. D. It is conducted by members of the military elite.
In liberal democracies, political power __________.
A. is concentrated rather than distributed B. is distributed rather than concentrated C. resides in the hands of a small and privileged group of people D. resides in the hands of the most wealthy
Long before officially campaigning, most candidates will form a(n) ______ committee in order to begin the fundraising process.
a. nomination b. campaign c. finance d. exploratory