Nownes (2000) surveyed representatives of interest groups who were registered
as lobbyists of three U.S. state legislatures. One of the issues he studied was
whether interest groups are in competition with each other.
Mouradian (2001) surveyed college students selected from a screening session to
include two groups: (a) “Perpetrators”—students who reported at least one violent
act (hitting, shoving, etc.) against their partner in their current or most recent
relationship—and (b) “Comparisons”—students who did not report any such
uses of violence in any of their last three relationships. At the actual testing session,
the students first read a description of an aggressive behavior such as,
I don't see any questions here.
“Perpetrators”—students who reported at least one violent
act (hitting, shoving, etc.) against their partner in their current or most recent
relationship—and
To find the specific details and conclusions of Nownes' (2000) survey on whether interest groups are in competition with each other, you can follow these steps:
1. Start by looking for the publication "Nownes (2000)" in a reliable academic database or search engine. This could be online databases like JSTOR, Google Scholar, or your university library's database.
2. Once you have access to the publication, search for the title or abstract to locate the relevant section or chapter that discusses the survey and its findings.
3. Read through the section to understand the methodology and the specific questions asked in the survey. It is important to pay attention to the sample size, the method of data collection, and any limitations mentioned by the author.
4. Look for the specific results or conclusions related to the competition between interest groups. Nownes might have included statistical analyses, quotes from respondents, or other evidence to support his findings.
5. Note any limitations or alternative interpretations of the results mentioned by the author. This will help you understand the context and potential biases in the study.
6. If you want a comprehensive understanding, consider reading other scholarly articles or books that reference or critique Nownes' work. This will provide a broader perspective on the topic and help you assess the validity of the conclusions.
Remember to always critically evaluate the source and the research methodology when reading academic publications.