An Elections Officer Wants to Model Voter Turnout $( y )$

question 98

Multiple Choice

An elections officer wants to model voter turnout $( y )$ in a precinct as a function of the type of precinct.
Consider the model relating mean voter turnout, $E ( y )$ , to precinct type:
$$\begin{array} { l l } E ( y ) = \beta _ { 0 } + \beta _ { 1 } x _ { 1 } + \beta _ { 2 } x _ { 2 } , \text { where } & x _ { 1 } = 1 \text { if urban, } 0 \text { if not } \\& x _ { 2 } = 1 \text { if suburban, } 0 \text { if not } \\& \text { (Base level = rural) }\end{array}$$
The $p$ -value for the test $H _ { 0 } : \beta _ { 1 } = \beta _ { 2 } = 0$ is . 14 . Interpret the result.

• A) Reject \(H _ { 0 }\) at \(\alpha = .10\); the model is useful for predicting voter turnout.
• B) Reject \(H _ { 0 }\) at \(\alpha = .01\); there is evidence of a difference between the mean voter turnouts for urban, suburban, and rural precincts.
• C) Reject the model since it only explains \(14 \%\) of the variation.
• D) Do not reject \(H _ { 0 }\) at \(\alpha = .10\); there is no evidence of a difference between the mean voter turnouts for urban, suburban, and rural precincts.

Explain McGuire's inoculation theory and its relevance to resisting opposing arguments.

Understand the effectiveness of presenting evidence in persuasion, especially in contexts of neutral audience viewpoints.

Distinguish between presentations designed to inform and those designed to actuate.

Recognize the role and perception of evidence in influencing audience perspectives.

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