Research Found That When Undecided White Voters in the Lead-Up

question 77

Multiple Choice

Research found that when undecided white voters in the lead-up to the 2008 U.S.presidential election were reminded of their race,they were:

• A)more likely to vote for the African American Democratic candidate,Barack Obama.
• B)less likely to vote for the African American Democratic candidate,Barack Obama.
• C)more likely to believe negative reports about the African American Democratic candidate,Barack Obama.
• D)more likely to believe positive reports about the African American Democratic candidate,Barack Obama.

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Definitions:

Between Assessment

An evaluation or analysis conducted to compare or distinguish differences or similarities among subjects at different times or conditions.

One-group Pretest-posttest Design

A research design where a single group of subjects is tested before and after a treatment to observe changes.

Pretest

An assessment given before a main intervention or treatment to establish a baseline measure of the participants' knowledge or skills.

Experimental Manipulation

The deliberate alteration of variables in an experimental setup to study its effects on the outcome.