What is the difference between a variable and a constant and why is the difference important for testing hypotheses?
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As the word variable connotes, we expect the value of the concepts we identify as variables to vary or change. A concept that does not change in value is called a constant and will not make a suitable phenomenon to investigate as part of the research process. In order to test hypotheses, there must be variation in the independent and dependent variables to measure the reaction to change in the independent variable.
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a. Autocrats, according to small-coalition logic, fight wars to gain resources. b. Autocrats, according to small-coalition logic, fight wars to gain policy concessions. c. Autocrats, according to small-coalition logic, fight wars to gain international allies. d. Autocrats, according to small-coalition logic, fight wars to fight holy wars.
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a. open primary. b. closed primary. c. runoff primary. d. winner-take-all primary. e. national primary.
One problem with multimember districts utilized in the past that caused the U.S. Supreme Court to step in is
a. more than one person was elected to represent one district. b. they never gained popularity throughout the nation. c. many of them overrepresented rural areas. d. candidates can win a seat with less than a majority.