Researchers used a flip of the coin to assign participants to view either a one-minute public information video about the environment or a control video of the same duration that showed only highlights of entertainment news. The researchers then observed how many participants in each group deposited small water bottles (which they had been given at the outset) into the recycle bin as opposed to an adjacent trash bin. This research involves a(n)

a. Observational study
b. Randomized experiment
c. Quasi-experiment
d. Natural experiment

b. Randomized experiment

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The findings of Zeller and Brody suggest that public opinion is __________

A) irrational B) incoherent C)static D) malleable

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What is one of the most important chores for presidents in the modern party organizations?

a. helping the party raise money and show other donors where to invest their campaign dollars b. using the bully pulpit to highlight the key policy items in the platform to create an attractive campaign message c. recruiting candidates for the party in House and Senate elections d. making sure that all of the outside groups coordinate effectively with the national party organizations

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