Polls That Use Large Random Samples Yield Very Accurate Predictions

question 7

Multiple Choice

Polls that use large random samples yield very accurate predictions. Since 1936, Gallup poll results taken just before U.S. National election days have diverged from actual election results by an average of only about _____.

• A) 2%
• B) 4%
• C) 6%
• D) 8%

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