5 Questions
Which of the following is a type of bias that occurs when individuals only seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs?
Confirmation bias
What is the term for the process by which the media influences public opinion by selectively presenting certain issues and ignoring others?
Agenda setting
Which of the following types of samples is designed to be representative of a larger population?
Random sample
What is the term for the process of assigning different weights to individual survey responses to ensure that the sample is representative of the population?
Weighting
Which of the following terms refers to a situation in which individuals are insulated from opposing viewpoints, often as a result of self-selection or algorithmic filtering?
Echo chamber
Test your knowledge of key concepts in communication studies, including net neutrality, agenda setting, and public opinion, as well as political science topics like partisanship and ideology. This quiz covers a range of topics related to communication, politics, and research methods.
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