A Student Was Studying the Political Party Preferences of a University's

question 58

Multiple Choice

A student was studying the political party preferences of a university's student population. The survey instrument asked students to identify themselves as a Democrat or a Republican. This question is flawed because

• A)students generally don't know their political preferences.
• B)the categories are generally mutually exclusive.
• C)the categories are not exhaustive.
• D)political preference is a continuous variable.

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Definitions:

Negotiable Instrument

A document guaranteeing the payment of a specific amount of money, either on demand or at a set time.

Longevity

The length or duration of life; often used in context to refer to the extended lifespan of individuals or entities.

Relative Permanence

The notion that while situations or states may not be forever, they have a lasting presence or effect that is more enduring than transient phenomena.

Negotiable Instrument

A financial document providing assurance for the payment of a given amount of money, either to be paid on demand or at an agreed time, with the document containing the name of the payee.