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Which of the following statements is true about public opinion polls and claims based on them?
Which of the following statements is true about public opinion polls and claims based on them?
- The method used to conduct a poll is just as important as its general findings. (correct)
- The credibility of a poll is irrelevant as long as its general findings are accurate.
- Public opinion polls are only used to determine which candidate is in the lead.
- Public opinion polls have no influence on political debates.
What does the term 'horse race' journalism refer to in the context of public opinion polls?
What does the term 'horse race' journalism refer to in the context of public opinion polls?
- Journalism that investigates the personal lives of the candidates.
- Journalism that focuses on the physical appearance of the candidates.
- Journalism that reports on elections as if the most important aspect is which candidate is in the lead. (correct)
- Journalism that emphasizes the importance of the candidates' political experience.
How can national polling influence political debates?
How can national polling influence political debates?
- It determines the order in which candidates will speak during the debate. (correct)
- It has no influence on political debates.
- It determines which candidates will be allowed to participate in the debate.
- It ensures that all candidates have an equal amount of speaking time during the debate.
Which factor should you consider when evaluating the accuracy of a poll?
Which factor should you consider when evaluating the accuracy of a poll?
Why might people be more honest in mailed polls compared to interacting with an interviewer?
Why might people be more honest in mailed polls compared to interacting with an interviewer?
What information should be considered when evaluating the accuracy of a poll?
What information should be considered when evaluating the accuracy of a poll?
According to the information provided, what is one possible explanation for the incorrect polling results leading up to the 2016 election?
According to the information provided, what is one possible explanation for the incorrect polling results leading up to the 2016 election?
What is one potential limitation of using social media as a source for public opinion data?
What is one potential limitation of using social media as a source for public opinion data?
What is one factor that can make evaluating the reliability of a poll difficult?
What is one factor that can make evaluating the reliability of a poll difficult?
What is one suggestion provided by the National Council on Public Polls to help journalists evaluate the reliability and veracity of polls?
What is one suggestion provided by the National Council on Public Polls to help journalists evaluate the reliability and veracity of polls?
According to the text, which factor may explain why polls may be inaccurate and unreliable?
According to the text, which factor may explain why polls may be inaccurate and unreliable?
According to the text, how did national polls project the outcome of the 2016 presidential election?
According to the text, how did national polls project the outcome of the 2016 presidential election?
According to the text, how did the election outcome in 2016 differ from the national polls?
According to the text, how did the election outcome in 2016 differ from the national polls?
According to the text, what is the likely explanation for Trump's surprise win in the 2016 election?
According to the text, what is the likely explanation for Trump's surprise win in the 2016 election?
According to the text, which branch of government is sometimes responsive to public opinion polls, especially in the House of Representatives?
According to the text, which branch of government is sometimes responsive to public opinion polls, especially in the House of Representatives?
What is the bandwagon effect?
What is the bandwagon effect?
Which branch of government may be influenced by the general mood of the nation?
Which branch of government may be influenced by the general mood of the nation?
What is one way to gauge the accuracy of a pre-election poll?
What is one way to gauge the accuracy of a pre-election poll?
