Choose the appropriate phrases to fill in each blank to complete the passage. Not all phrases will be used. When researchers inadvertently create a flaw in their experiment that is a threat to internal validity, it is known as a . If these flaws coincide with the experimental manipulation and call into question whether or not the manipulation or the flaws affected the dependent variable, this is known as . Whereas. if the flawed part of the experiment does not coincide with a specific group, and is introduced at random, this is known as and does not necessarily pose a threat to internal validity.

Chip wilson has hired goldman sachs, an investment banking company, to assist him with a hostile takeover of lululemon. wilson's goal is to hire a new board of directors because he believes there is a need for a more long-term focus. goldman sachs is a proven firm at making a profit in every move that they make. if the hostile takeover does not pan out, what could be another motive for investors?

Consider the following scenarios. use what you have learned to decide if the goods and services being provided are individual, public, or merit goods. for each case, state what kind of good has been described and explain your answer using the definitions of individual, public, and merit goods. (6 points each) 1. from your window, you can see a city block that's on fire. you watch city firefighters rescue people and battle the flames to save the buildings. 2. while visiting relatives, you learn that your cousins attend a nearby elementary school that is supported financially by local property tax revenue. 3. you see a squadron of military jets flying overhead. 4. you find out that your aunt works for a defense manufacturing company that has several defense contracts with the government. she tells you that she works for a team that is producing a communications satellite. 5. your class visits a local jail run by a private, profit-making company that detains county criminals and is paid with tax revenue.

Which two of the following are benefits of consumer programs