A Political Poll Taken Immediately Prior to a State Election

question 33

Short Answer

A political poll taken immediately prior to a state election reveals that 158 out of 250 male voters and 105 out of 200 female voters intend to vote for the Independent candidate. What is the p-value of the test?

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Definitions:

Research Findings

The outcomes or results derived from systematic investigations or studies aimed at acquiring knowledge.

Foot-In-The-Door Technique

A persuasion strategy where a person is led to agree to a small request first, making them more likely to later agree to a larger request.

Deindividuation Mob

A psychological state characterized by diminished self-consciousness, disinhibition, and conformity to group norms and actions, often in a group or crowd context.

Conformity Compliance

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is perceived as normal within a society or group.