18 Questions
What is the current status of federal law regarding housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity?
Some states have enacted protections, but there is no federal law.
What is the definition of public opinion according to the textbook?
An aggregate measure of the beliefs, attitudes, judgments, and/or preferences of a population over matters of public concern.
What is the typical size of a sample in opinion polls conducted today?
500 to 1,500 individuals
What is the purpose of drawing a sample from a population in public opinion research?
To estimate the opinions of the entire population.
What is the term for the type of survey measurement error in which the order of questions can influence responses?
Ordering effects
What is the term for the group whose aggregate opinion a public opinion researcher seeks to know?
Population
What is the primary responsibility of representatives according to the delegate model of representation?
To follow the opinions of their constituents
What is the role of political predispositions in shaping public opinion?
They condition how one formulates opinions about public affairs
What is the key difference between the delegate and trustee models of representation?
The level of independence representatives have from their constituents
What is political socialization, in relation to political predispositions?
The process of shaping political predispositions through education and experience
According to the trustee model of representation, what should representatives prioritize when making decisions?
Their own best judgment of what is just or promotes the public good
What is the primary goal of averaging the results of multiple polls?
To provide a more comprehensive understanding of public opinion
What is a major consequence of nonresponse bias in surveys?
Samples under-represent individuals who are less likely to respond
What is the primary reason researchers can influence the margin of error?
By altering the size of the sample
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals support a cause or candidate due to its popularity in polls?
Bandwagon effect
Why do pollsters not typically use large sample sizes, such as 4,500?
Bigger increases in sample size are needed to make a significant impact on the margin of error
What is the purpose of poll aggregators?
To aggregate and analyze results from multiple polls
What is the significance of the 95% confidence level in polling?
It indicates the probability of the sample value deviating from the true population value
Test your understanding of public opinion, its definition, and measurement, as well as the laws and protections surrounding housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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