It Is Necessary to Have _______ If a Majority Is

question 131

Multiple Choice

It is necessary to have _______ if a majority is needed in an election but the top candidate only wins a plurality.

• A) a direct primary
• B) a runoff primary
• C) an open primary
• D) a closed primary

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Definitions:

Experimental Control

Techniques used in research to minimize the influence of external variables, ensuring that the observed effects are due to the manipulation of the independent variable.

Causal Relationships

The connection between two variables where one variable is found to directly influence or cause an effect on another.

Randomly Assign

The procedure of dispersing subjects into different groups in a study through a process that relies on random chance to ensure each participant has an equal opportunity to be assigned to any given group.

Experimental Field Studies

Research conducted in natural settings where variables are manipulated to observe their effects on real-life behavior.