Suppose That of 80 Workers Randomly Selected and Interviewed, 53

question 78

Multiple Choice

Suppose that of 80 workers randomly selected and interviewed, 53 were opposed to an increase in Social Security taxes. Would you accept or reject the hypothesis that the majority of workers are opposed to the increase in taxes? ​

• A) reject
• B) accept

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Definitions:

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints, based on their background, attitudes, and biases.

Social Perception

The study of how people form impressions of and make inferences about other people and groups in their social environment.

Supports Viewpoints

The act of providing evidence or arguments to back up specific opinions or perspectives.

Picketing

A labor activity in which individuals place themselves outside an employer’s place of business for the purpose of informing passersby of the facts of a labor dispute.