The Researcher Should

question 42

Multiple Choice

The researcher should

• A)reject the null hypothesis of no difference between the experimental and control groups because the probability is so small;thus,the independent variable had a reliable effect on the dependent variable.
• B)accept the null hypothesis of no difference between the experimental and control groups because the probability is so small;thus,the independent variable had no effect.
• C)neither accept nor reject the null hypothesis of no difference because the probability value of .025 is significantly different than .05.
• D)reduce the alpha level of significance to .025 to form a definite conclusion.

Explore the impact of individual and party behavior in congressional operations post-revolution.

Analyze the incumbency advantage and its contributing factors.

Understand the significance and criticisms of the committee system and its impact on legislation.

Assess the influence of external actors, including interest groups, committee staffers, and executive agencies, on Congress.

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