Which of the Following Is Not Included in the Distributive

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not included in the distributive politics spreadsheet?

• A) costs of organizing for nonmarket action
• B) institutional officeholders
• C) available substitutes
• D) demand for nonmarket action

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Definitions:

Spurious Relationships

Associations between two variables that appear to be related but are actually caused by the effect of an external or intervening variable.

Confounding

A situation in research where a factor is mistakenly identified as having a direct causal effect due to its association with the true causative factor.

Participant Observation

A qualitative research method involving the researcher immersing themselves in a group or community to observe behaviors and interactions from within.

Objective Knowledge

Information and facts that are agreed upon by the majority and can be verified independently of personal feelings or opinions.