Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Conducting a Public

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of conducting a public opinion survey over the phone?

• A) Unlisted numbers cannot be reached by telephone polls.
• B) Federal law prohibits the use of automated random-digit-dialing programs to unlisted numbers.
• C) People are substantially less willing to participate in polls over the telephone than in person.
• D) Independents are less willing to participate in polls over the telephone than are partisans.

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