How Do Internet Polling Companies Like Knowledge Networks Ensure Participation

question 33

Multiple Choice

How do Internet polling companies like Knowledge Networks ensure participation in its Web-based surveys?

• A)Respondents are paid a small sum every time they participate.
• B)Respondents are selected from the cell-phone-only segment of the population.-Consider This: The polling company does originally contact potential participants by phone but they do not restrict this to cell-phones.
• C)Respondents are randomly sampled.
• D)Respondents are provided a free computer.

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