Differentiate the meanings of the terms universe, population and target population

What will be an ideal response?

Universe is the broadest term, it is the group to which the researcher wishes to generalize. Population is less broad and is the group from which the researcher samples.

Target population is the most specific, and is the population that the researcher uses.

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American political parties consist of which three elements?

a. party activity within the presidency, legislature, and judiciary b. party identification as Democrats, Republicans, and independents c. party platform, constitutional constraints, and will of the electorate d. party voters, party officials, and party committee members

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Which of the following is the term used to describe a two-house legislature?

a. bicameral b. unicameral c. parliament d. federal e. confederate

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