From 1956 Until It Ceased Operation in 2012, the First-

question 57

Multiple Choice

From 1956 until it ceased operation in 2012, the first- through twelfth-grade Weekly Reader student poll correctly predicted the outcome of every presidential election. What is the best explanation for this?

• A) Children mimic the behavior of their parents.
• B) The media have a strong influence on children.
• C) Stratified sampling is used.
• D) It is a highly effective random sample.
• E) Children are likely to vote like the majority of their community, therefore making the poll an accurate predictor.

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