Suppose a Poll Is Taken to Determine Voter Attitude About

question 21

Multiple Choice

Suppose a poll is taken to determine voter attitude about increasing the state income tax in exchange for increased social services (including welfare) . If the poll is confined primarily to the poorer neighborhoods of the state, what results can be expected?

• A) The poll would be biased against an increase in the state income tax.
• B) The people interviewed would not be candid with their answers.
• C) The people would refuse to speak to the interviewer.
• D) The poll would be biased in favor of increased social services.
• E) The responses would accurately reflect the opinion of the state's population.

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