The Condorcet Voting Paradox Applies to Situations in Which Voters

question 279

Multiple Choice

The Condorcet voting paradox applies to situations in which voters

• A)decide between exactly two possible outcomes.
• B)decide among more than two possible outcomes.
• C)as a group have transitive preferences.
• D)choose the inferior candidate even though the majority preferred the better candidate.

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Definitions:

Falsifiability

A principle stating that for a hypothesis to be scientifically valid, it must be possible to conceive an observation or an argument which could negate it.

Intuition

The ability to understand or know something immediately, based on feelings rather than facts.

Cognitive Biases

Systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, whereby inferences about other people and situations may be drawn in an illogical fashion.

Motivational Biases

Distortions in perception or judgment caused by personal desires, needs, or emotions rather than evidence or reason.