Jill Wants to Know More About How Democratic a Society

question 26

Multiple Choice

Jill wants to know more about how democratic a society is.When she begins her study,she defines the level of democracy as the proportion of people who are able to participate in popular elections.With this definition,Jill has ________ the variable "level of democracy."

• A) constructed
• B) hypothesized
• C) causally connected
• D) operationalized

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Definitions:

Coupon Rate

The interest rate stated on a bond when issued, which represents the annual interest payment made to bondholders.

Articles of Confederation

The original constitution of the 13 American states, ratified in 1781, which was replaced by the U.S. Constitution in 1789 due to its weakness in central government powers.

Human Nature

The inherent characteristics, including ways of thinking, feeling, and acting, that all humans are said to possess naturally.

Founding

The action of establishing something important, such as a nation, organization, or institution.