As Opposed to Pluralist Theory, Elite Theory Posits That

question 67

Multiple Choice

As opposed to pluralist theory, elite theory posits that

• A) those in power should raise and spend money to influence the outcome of elections.
• B) change is favorable and elite power must be used to protect the economic interests of the public at large.
• C) interest groups should compete to ensure representation of their interests in policy.
• D) there is no mobility in the power structure, and that accessibility is an issue.
• E) wealthy, educated individuals control the direction of major policy.

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Definitions:

Randomized Block Design

A statistical experimental design that groups subjects into blocks to account for variability among them and randomly assigns treatments within each block.

Sum of Squares

A measure used in statistics that quantifies the variation or dispersion of a set of data points.

Two-way ANOVA

A statistical test used to determine the effect of two nominal predictor variables on a continuous outcome, assessing interaction between the two factors.

Treatments

In experimental design, treatments are the different conditions or interventions applied to study subjects to observe effects on outcomes.