The Department of Homeland Security Was Created in Response to Which

question 5

Multiple Choice

The Department of Homeland Security was created in response to which of the following?

• A) increased violence in the southeastern United States
• B) heightened tensions with European nations
• C) the terrorist attacks on 9/11
• D) a movement by the Tea Party
• E) a legislative mandate issued in 1995

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Definitions:

Participant's Identity

Information related to a study participant that could reveal who they are, often protected in research to ensure privacy and confidentiality.

Laboratory Research

Laboratory research is a controlled method of scientific investigation in which phenomena can be studied under predetermined conditions.

Controlled Setting

A controlled setting is an environment where variables are manipulated or held constant to examine their effect on outcomes in an experimental study.

Confounding Factors

Variables that interfere with the clarity of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables in a study.