When Conducting a Survey a Week After an Election, More

question 190

Multiple Choice

When conducting a survey a week after an election, more people say that they voted in the election than actually did. This most likely occurs due to a(n)

• A)observer bias.
• B)researcher bias.
• C)nonrepresentative sample.
• D)courtesy bias.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on the symbolic meaning that people develop and rely upon in the process of social interaction.

Functionalism

A theoretical perspective in sociology and anthropology that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality.

Shared Understanding

The common knowledge or consensus among members of a group, society, or organization regarding beliefs, practices, norms, or values.