Why Might a PAC Give Money to Both Candidates in a Given

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why might a PAC give money to both candidates in a given race?

• A) To ensure access to the eventual winner
• B) Because they can't decide who to support
• C) To ensure they can control the behavior of the eventual winner
• D) Because PACs often change their minds

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

The hypothesis that there is no significant difference between specified populations, any observed difference being due to sampling or experimental error.

Alternative Hypothesis

In hypothesis testing, it is the hypothesis that suggests there is an actual effect or relationship present in the population.

P-value

The chance of encountering outcomes in a test that are as extreme or exceed the observed findings, given that the null hypothesis holds.

Test Statistic

A value calculated from sample data that is used in hypothesis testing to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.