Pseudo-Polls Are Becoming Increasingly Common

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Essay

Pseudo-polls are becoming increasingly common.Discuss the different types of pseudo-polls that exist.How do these polls differ from what pollsters would consider to be legitimate polling? What problems do pseudo-polls create?

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Definitions:

Premature Rupture

Premature rupture, often referred to as premature rupture of membranes (PROM), is a condition where the amniotic sac breaks before labor begins.

Membranes

Thin layers of tissue that cover surfaces, line cavities, and separate spaces or organs in organisms.

Gestation

The period of development inside the womb from conception to birth.

Oral Contraceptive Pills

Medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy, commonly containing hormones that inhibit ovulation or alter the cervical mucus.