What Did We Learn from the Results of the  Harrisburg

question 28

Multiple Choice

What did we learn from the results of the  Harrisburg Pennsylvanian and Literary Digest polls?

• A) that these were examples of scientific polling
• B) that straw polls and biased samples can result in inaccurate polls
• C) that most types of polling are highly accurate
• D) that phone surveys are the only accurate polls
• E) that newspaper surveys are the only accurate polls

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Definitions:

Peak

The highest point or maximum value in a cycle, often used in the context of waves or signals.

V

Typically represents voltage in electrical contexts, indicating the electrical potential difference between two points.

Cycle

In electrical terms, a cycle refers to one complete oscillation or wave of alternating current or voltage.

Frequency

The rate at which an alternating current or a repetitive electronic signal oscillates, typically measured in hertz (Hz).