In a Punch-Card Hand Recount, Suppose That Various Election Officials

question 61

Multiple Choice

In a punch-card hand recount, suppose that various election officials disagree among themselves about whether particular ballots contain real votes in their "dimpled chads." Their rating system is weak in

• A)interrater reliability.
• B)temporal stability.
• C)confidentiality.
• D)random assignment.

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Definitions:

District Attorneys

Public officials who represent the government in the prosecution of criminal offenses.

Public Defenders

Legal attorneys appointed by the court to represent individuals who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer in criminal proceedings.

Deceptive Tactics

Strategies or maneuvers in negotiations or competitions aimed at misleading or tricking the other party to gain an advantage.

Desirability

The quality of being wanted or wished for due to attractiveness, usefulness, or value.