Which of the Following BEST Describes the Business of an Independent

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST describes the business of an independent regulatory commission?

• A) the selling of services in order to make a profit
• B) development of standards for specific industries and businesses
• C) responsibility for broadly defined policy areas
• D) accountability for a narrowly defined function
• E) researching policy areas, and reporting to the relevant cabinet agency

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Definitions:

Demand Characteristics

Subtle cues or signals in an experimental setup that influence participants' expectations or behaviors, potentially biasing the study's outcomes.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Experimenter Expectancies

The influence that the researcher's expectations can have on the outcome of a study, potentially biasing results if not properly controlled.

Noncompliance

A failure or refusal to act in accordance with a set rule, request, or command.