Researchers, Who Are Analyzing Numeric Data, Look for ________ to Identify

question 12

Multiple Choice

Researchers, who are analyzing numeric data, look for ________ to identify patterns that tend to repeat over time.

• A)trends
• B)causations
• C)correlations
• D)cross-differentiations

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Definitions:

Dark Money

Political spending by organizations that are not required to disclose their donors, making it difficult to identify the source of the funding.

527s

Tax-exempt organizations that engage in political activities, often through fund-raising and campaigning, but cannot directly advocate for or against specific candidates.

501(c)(4)s

Social welfare organizations recognized under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, able to engage in political activities as long as it is not their primary activity.

PACs

Political Action Committees (PACs) are organizations that collect funds to donate to electoral campaigns, supporting candidates or legislations.