The Evolution of Polling Methods
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What are informal polls called?

  • Opinion polls
  • Straw polls (correct)
  • Formal polls
  • Random polls

    • Why do newspapers and social media continue the tradition of unofficial polls?

  • To influence public opinion
  • To provide accurate election predictions
  • To collect opinions of a non-random population or group (correct)
  • To gather data for research purposes

    • What is the purpose of informal, pop-up quizzes on Facebook and online newspapers?

  • To test political knowledge of the readers
  • To entertain readers with trivia questions
  • To provide a general idea of what the readership thinks (correct)
  • To gather data for formal opinion polls

    • How old is modern public opinion polling?

    <p>Eighty years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the difference between government and politics?

    <p>Government focuses on policies, while politics looks at why certain policies are made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of government does politics specifically examine?

    <p>Policy-making process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of today's discussion on politics?

    <p>The influence of public opinion on elected officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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