The Literary Digest Made a Mistake When They Incorrectly Predicted

question 6

Multiple Choice

The Literary Digest made a mistake when they incorrectly predicted that

• A)Alf Landon would defeat FDR.
• B)Thomas Dewey would defeat Harry Truman.
• C)Nixon would defeat JFK.
• D)Carter would defeat Reagan.

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Definitions:

TV

Short for television, a telecommunication medium used for transmitting moving images and sound, serving as a primary source of entertainment, news, and information.

Decision Making Process

The cognitive process leading to the selection of a course of action among several alternatives, often involving a recognition of the problem, information gathering, evaluation of alternatives, and making a final decision.

Herbert Simon

An American economist, political scientist, and cognitive psychologist known for his contributions to decision-making theory and bounded rationality.

Nature's Path

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