Activity 3.5
Reformulating Hypotheses

Indicate why each of the following statements needs reformulating and then offer a reformulation.

1. "Ronald Reagan was a stronger president than Jimmy Carter."
2. "The number of convicts on death row is greater in Texas than in Utah."
3. "Republican electoral success is related to how the economy is doing."
4. "Americans are generally satisfied with their congressional representative."
5. "People who are dissatisfied with the government tend to exhibit political cynicism."
6. "More legislation was passed by Congress in 1934 than in 1954."
7. "Corruption among world leaders is related to average annual rainfall in their country's capital."
8. "Political participation is high among residents of affluent suburbs."