Refer to the Following Article

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Refer to the following article.
New Voting Machines Get Towns' Vote
Associated Press - Vermont has long been known as being very stubborn and slow to
change. However, in lieu of the voting scandals that erupted after the two most recent
presidential elections, registered voters in Vermont were demanding something new. State
voting officials have installed high-tech electronic voting machines in every region across the
state, and people couldn't be happier. From a list of all individuals filing a Vermont State
Income tax form, a total of 1000 individuals were randomly selected and contacted by state
officials to take part in a survey on the new machines. Of the 845 who responded to the
survey, 636 gave favorable reviews while the remaining 209 were still skeptical. "Times are a
changing, and for some people it may take a little longer than others!" exclaimed one
enthusiastic supporter.
What is the population of interest in this study?

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Definitions:

Fixated

Exhibiting an obsessive focus on an idea, task, or object, often at the expense of the ability to engage with a broader range of topics or activities.

Superego

The part of personality that, according to Freud, represents internalized ideals and provides standards for judgment (the conscience) and for future aspirations.

Ego

The largely conscious, “executive” part of personality that, according to Freud, mediates among the demands of the id, superego, and reality. The ego operates on the reality principle, satisfying the id’s desires in ways that will realistically bring pleasure rather than pain.

Temper Tantrum

An emotional outbreak, usually exhibited by children, characterized by crying, screaming, or aggressive behaviors in response to frustration or lack of control.