A Majority of Respondents in a National Survey Agreed That

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Multiple Choice

A majority of respondents in a national survey agreed that "classroom prayer should not be allowed in public schools." Only 33 percent of respondents in a similar survey agreed that "classroom prayer in public schools should be banned." These differing findings best illustrate the importance of

• A) representative samples.
• B) the placebo effect.
• C) random assignment.
• D) wording effects.

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Definitions:

Fringe Benefits

Additional benefits supplementing an employee's salary, which could include health insurance, pensions, and paid time off, among others.

Early Retirement Incentives

Programs or benefits offered by employers to encourage employees to voluntarily retire before the traditional retirement age, often as a cost-saving measure or to refresh the workforce.

Opposition

The action of resisting or contesting policies, decisions, or other positions within a group or organization.

Retaliation

Actions taken by an employer or individual in response to a complaint or grievance, intended as punishment or retribution.