The reason why a relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable is causal is known as:

What will be an ideal response?


the causal mechanism

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What will be an ideal response?

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All of the following are examples of a flow EXCEPT

A) a person who is fired from a job. B) an individual who voluntarily leaves the labor force. C) the current unemployment rate. D) a new entrant into the labor force.

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A rehabilitation program is tested in a California medium security prison and found to be effective. The researchers want to know if the program will be effective in maximum security prisons in Texas. This is a question of external validity

a. True b. False

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Which of the following is one of the primary purposes of U.S. Customs and Border Protection?

a. detaining illegal aliens and deporting them b. disrupting human trafficking operations c. to facilitate the smooth flow of legal trade and travel d. ensuring that those without permission do not work or gain other benefits in the U.S.

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