Explain the Difference Between an Initiative and a Referendum

question 21

Short Answer

Explain the difference between an initiative and a referendum.

Explain the concept and importance of blind and double-blind studies.

Distinguish between different experimental designs and their applications.

Identify and explain the purpose and types of measurement scales in research.

Understand the concepts of applied research, operational definitions, and research design requirements.

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Definitions:

Natural Scientists

are professionals who study the natural world using systematic observation and experimentation, covering fields such as biology, chemistry, and physics.

Free Will

The ability of individuals to make choices that are not determined by prior causes or by divine intervention.

Deviance

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations, potentially leading to negative societal reactions.

Positivist

Relating to a philosophical approach that emphasizes empirical and scientific evidence to understand and explain phenomena.