The key to achieving a scientific, or representative, sample in a poll is the use of ________
A) random selection
B) straw votes
C) land lines
D) self selection
E) call-in lines
A
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Leading small groups are a. issue-specific bodies that coordinate policy development and implementation
b. groups of nonparty experts brought in to develop policy alternatives. c. permanent inter-agency task forces responsible for coordinating policy in areas of national importance. d. party branches within various government, economic, and social institutions. e. semiregular meetings between national party leaders and high level government bureaucrats.
A recent example of the principle of state sovereignty is __________.
A. rebel strikes in Somalia B. Iraq's invasion of Kuwait C. North Korea's violation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty D. China's withdrawal from the international system
A researcher is asked to distribute medication to the participants of a study. Although each cup of medication is labeled with the participant's number, neither the researcher nor the participants know who is getting the placebo and who is getting the actual treatment. What type of experimental method does this example illustrate?
A. deception procedure B. researcher blindness procedure C. placebo effect procedure D. double-blind procedure
Interest groups seldom possess the expertise to provide relevant information about policy goals to party leaders, public officials, and bureaucrats
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.