The only measure of central tendency that may be used with a two-category variable such as gender is …

Which of the following entities is responsible for setting the federal funds rate in the United States?

a. the Congressional Budget Office b. the Executive Office of the President c. the Federal Reserve Board d. the Office of Management and Budget

Throughout American politics, third parties have

a. been a major force in government. b. dominated campaign debates. c. been banned in most states. d. never sustained a challenge to the two-party system. e. made up a significant portion of congressional and presidential candidates.