A Political Analyst in Perth Surveys a Random Sample of Labor

question 34

Multiple Choice

A political analyst in Perth surveys a random sample of Labor Party members and compares the results with those obtained from a random sample of Liberal Party members. This would be an example of:

• A)independent samples.
• B)dependent samples.
• C)independent samples only if the sample sizes are equal.
• D)dependent samples only if the sample sizes are equal.

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Definitions:

Mood

In logic, the structure of a categorical syllogism based on the type of categorical propositions it contains (e.g., AAA, EAE).

Figure

A numerical symbol, especially one that represents a statistic or part of a calculation.

Middle Term

In a syllogism, the middle term is the term that appears in both premises but not in the conclusion, serving as a link between the two other terms.

Major Premise

A primary statement or proposition upon which an argument is based.