To Estimate Their Constituents' Preferences Some Members Attempt to Conduct

question 46

Multiple Choice

To estimate their constituents' preferences some members attempt to conduct their own surveys. Why do these surveys often yield no useful results?

• A) Too many constituents respond
• B) Their staffers lack professional training in survey design
• C) The surveys frequently include leading questions
• D) Both b and c

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