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shofmannx20

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on: Jul 9, 2018
Pollsters often achieve a random sample by
 
  a. asking their friends.
  b. calling the residents of a particular city.
  c. selecting numbers from a phone book.
  d. stopping people on the street.
  e. using random-digit dialing.

Question 2

A public opinion poll is a device that gauges public opinion by
 
  a. assessing the views of viewers emails to political pundits.
  b. holding public forums.
  c. asking people a standard set of questions.
  d. analyzing blogs and social media. e.
  tracking a candidates popularity.


cam1229

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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