A Pollster Randomly Samples 136 Democrats, 163 Republicans and 17

question 24

Multiple Choice

A pollster randomly samples 136 Democrats, 163 Republicans and 17 Independents (all registered voters) in Metro City and asks each poll participant which mayorial candidate
He or she prefers. Identify the kind of sample that the pollster is using.

• A) voluntary response sample
• B) stratified sample
• C) cluster sample
• D) sample of convenience

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Definitions:

Encoding Failure

A phenomenon where the brain fails to create a memory link for information, making it difficult to remember later.

Storage Failure

The inability to retain information in long-term memory, resulting in forgetting or memory loss.

Motivated Forgetting

A theory suggesting that individuals may unconsciously forget memories which are troubling or traumatic.

Repression

A defense mechanism in which distressing thoughts, memories, or desires are excluded from conscious awareness.