When Is Applying to Master's Degree Programs a Good Idea

question 3

Multiple Choice

When is applying to master's degree programs a good idea?

• A) when your academic track record may need to bolstered before you will be competitive for a PhD program
• B) when you want to be called "doctor"
• C) when you hope to gain a position as an instructor at a university
• D) when you have no idea what you really want to do in a psychology-related occupation

Recognize the foundational political theories and their modern interpretations.

Determine the concept of public opinion and its measurement.

Identify the characteristics and differences between liberalism and conservatism.

Distinguish between political values and political attitudes.

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Definitions:

Ratio Data

Data that have a natural zero point and where the ratio between two data points is meaningful, allowing for a wide range of statistical analysis.

Natural Zero

A point on a scale at which the variable measured has a true absence of the property, indicating a meaningful zero point.

Time Series Data

Data that is collected at successive points in time, often analyzed to study trends, cycles, or seasonal variations over time.

Extended Period

A length of time that is longer than usual or expected.