Which of the Following Events Is an Example of the "Bandwagon

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events is an example of the "bandwagon effect"?

• A)An incumbent candidate loses a political debate,but earns his party's nomination regardless.
• B)Unable to decide between two strong candidates,a party compromises to nominate a little-known candidate.
• C)Commentators proclaim a political debate a tie,but the lesser-known candidate receives a favorable bump in the polls.
• D)Commentators proclaim a candidate the winner of a political debate; the candidate then carries that momentum to gain his party's nomination.

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Definitions:

Regression Equation

A mathematical equation that allows prediction of one behavior when the score on another variable is known.

Predict

To declare or indicate a likely occurrence or outcome in the future based on current knowledge or analysis.

Relationship

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

Effect Size

A quantitative measure of the magnitude of the experimental effect, indicating the practical significance of the results.