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Diane

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on: Jul 10, 2018
A polling firm has been commissioned by the New York Times to assess public opinion about the performance of FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. What should the firm do first?
 
  a. determine the population
  b. determine the method of poll selection
  c. contact respondents
  d. select the sample

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes the interaction between public opinion and public policy in the United States?
 
  a. Public opinion can affect policy.
  b. Public opinion can only affect short-term policy.
  c. Public opinion only affects policy during national crises.
  d. Public opinion has no discernible effect on policy.


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Joy Chen

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


Diane

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

hollysheppard095

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Excellent

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