Aggressive children watch a great deal of television. Therefore, watching a great deal of television leads to aggressive behavior in children. This statement is an example of
A) A logical statement, which the researcher could test with confidence.
B) An ex post facto fallacy, which could lead to misinterpretation of data.
C) A hypothesis, which has been tested with mixed results.
D) A true and verifiable statement of a predictive relationship.
Answer: B
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Why do political parties not take stronger policy positions and force their elected members to make them into law?
A. Party discipline may be high, but ideological differences continue to divide. B. Party membership is too moderate. C. Parties have no way to bind their elected officials to the party platform. D. Party powers are limited by the Constitution.
Which of the following was part of Representative Dave Camp's plan to revise the tax code?
A. flattening the progressive income tax out into just two rates B. increasing many tax deductions and loopholes C. removing surtaxes on the biggest banks and the wealthiest individuals D. creating a flat, nationwide sales tax of 10%