A Special-Interest Issue Is One Whose Passage Yields

question 62

Multiple Choice

A special-interest issue is one whose passage yields

• A) private benefits equal to external benefits.
• B) large external benefits compared to private benefits.
• C) small economic losses to a small number of people and large economic losses to a large number of people.
• D) large economic gains to a small number of people and small economic losses to a large number of people.

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Definitions:

Significance Level

This is the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true, usually denoted by alpha (α), and used as a threshold for determining statistical significance.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that states there is no significant difference or effect, typically to be tested against an alternative hypothesis.

Expected Number

A statistical term referring to the calculated average or mean value anticipated in a probability distribution or experiment.

Strongly Opposed

Having or expressing a firm disagreement or disapproval.