E-democracy represents the use of information and communication technologies, such as the Internet and smart phones, to enable more active citizen participation in government decisions. Using information from the situation below, write a paragraph telling how websites, blogs, videos, webcams, and other Internet tools can help citizens share their points of view, “discuss” the options, and make the best decision for their town. At the edge of town near Littleton, a large field is for sale. The town council is considering whether or not to buy the field and build a swimming and diving center for the town. However, a company in a nearby city wants the town council to pay part of the cost of buying the property for a factory. Unemployment has been growing in Littleton and the town could use the jobs. Finally, an environmental group wants the council to buy the field for nature paths and bike trails and as a safe habitat for the state bird.

Explain the difference between an independent and dependent sample. choose the correct answer below. a. in an independent sample, the individuals are chosen without replacement; in a dependent sample, the individuals are chosen with replacement. b. in a dependent sample, one would use a two-tailed hypothesis test; in an independent sample, one would use a one-tail hypothesis test. c. a sample is independent when an individual selected for one sample does not dictate which individual is to be in the second sample. a sample is dependent when an individual selected for one sample dictates which individual is to be in the second sample. d. a sample is independent when an individual selected for one sample dictates which individual is to be in the second sample. a sample is dependent when an individual selected for one sample does not dictate which individual is to be in the second sample. independent samples are often referred to as matched-pairs samples.

Of the following choices, which ones are characteristics of west african society? select all that apply. a. arabic was the main language used when trading with other societies. b. christianity was the only religion practiced in villages. c. slaves had no rights and were only given specific farming tasks. d. skilled workers were a higher level in the caste system than traders. e. religious rituals encouraged the honoring of ancestors.

Describe some effects of the rise of communism in the soviet union?