Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Conducting a Public

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of conducting a public opinion survey over the phone?

• A)Unlisted numbers cannot be reached by pollsters using telephones.
• B)Federal law prohibits the use of automated random-digit-dialing programs to unlisted numbers.
• C)People are substantially less willing to participate in polls over the telephone than in person.
• D)Independents are less willing to participate in polls over the telephone than are partisans.-Consider This: Citizens often suffer from polling fatigue,which affects their desire to answer polls.

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Definitions:

Sample Regression Line

This is the line obtained from the regression analysis of sample data, used to predict the dependent variable values from the independent variable.

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model that is expected to change in response to changes in the independent variable.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment or model that are manipulated or varied by the researcher to determine their effect on the dependent variable.

First-Order Model

A first-order model in dynamics or control theory refers to a system whose behavior is described by a first-order differential equation, showing how the system's output responds over time to changes in input.