An empirical theory ________
a. is one that has been proven wrong
b. is one that has been proven absolutely right
c. is supported by observable evidence
d. has little observable evidence to support it
e. is one that is tested less often than any other theory
C
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the actual delivery of the valued good or service? A) implementation B) problem definition C) evaluation D) issue identification
Noted program evaluator Carol Weiss has pointed out that social science research has____________________
a) Greatly influenced policy and practice b) Not generally had major influence on policy or practice c) Tended to influence agenda setting of grassroots activists d) Determined the most appropriate methods for policy implementation
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A. IIIIE helps you think about how IR theory can be of use for all students B. the 5Ps show us that we must have five schools of thought in order to be finished C. the IIIIE/5Ps force students to consider progressive or liberal arguments D. remembering that political scientists often use one of five factors to account for important events or developments helps you perform a check on your own work E. none of these
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a. state primary election. b. state special election. c. local election d. presidential election.