The Key Factors in Determining the Accuracy of an Opinion

question 43

Multiple Choice

The key factors in determining the accuracy of an opinion poll are

• A)the population size and the sample size.
• B)the sample size and the timeline over which the sample was taken.
• C)the size of the sample and whether the sample was selected from the population by a random method.
• D)the sample size and whether the sample has the same percentage of men and women as the population.
• E)the anonymous nature of the sampling process and sample size.

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Definitions:

Underwater

A situation where the market value of an asset is less than the amount owed on it, often used in reference to mortgages.

Expiration Date

The last day on which an option or futures contract is valid or can be exercised.

Option

A financial derivative that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at an agreed-upon price within a specific timeframe.

Exercised

In financial terms, refers to the act of utilizing the rights provided by a derivative contract, such as executing a buy or sell order under the terms of an option contract.