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nautica902

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Consider this question on a public opinion poll: Would you be more or less likely to support Mitch McConnell's reelection if you learned that he has a history of drunk driving and spousal abuse?
 
  Evaluate whether this question is typical of the types of questions found on push polls.

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What is the most frequently used polling mechanism by which the mood of the electorate is gauged? Name two problems associated with it.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Define a push poll as polls taken for the purpose of providing information on an opponent that would lead respondents to vote against that candidate.
2. Analyze specific sections of this poll question and discuss why it is or is not an example of a push poll.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Indicate that telephone polls are the most frequently used mechanism for gauging the mood of the electorate, typically using random-digit dialing surveys.
2. Identify two problems associated with telephone polling, which may include a reluctance to participate and the decreased use of landlines.





 

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