Prior to the Creation of Scientific Polling in the 1930s

question 54

Multiple Choice

Prior to the creation of scientific polling in the 1930s, politicians relied on conversations with political observers and the content of newspapers, letters and petitions to gauge public sentiment. These were really a form of

• A) elite opinion.
• B) uneducated opinion.
• C) scientific polling.
• D) public opinion.
• E) random sampling.

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Definitions:

Team Productivity

The efficiency and effectiveness with which a group of individuals work together to achieve common goals, often measured by output or results.

Team Cohesiveness

The extent to which team members stick together and remain united in their pursuit of common goals.

Performance Norms

Unwritten rules or expectations within a group regarding acceptable levels of productivity and behavior.

Team Cohesion

The level of togetherness, trust, and cooperation among members of a team.