A Group of Researchers Asked a Random Sample of Election

question 14

Short Answer

A group of researchers asked a random sample of election voters in a particular county about their political affiliations. A second group of researchers obtained the latest election data of the same county from a public data source. What is the difference between these two methods of measurement?

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Definitions:

Communicator

An individual who conveys information or expresses ideas effectively, using verbal, nonverbal, written, and visual methods.

Product Launch

The introduction of a new product into the market, often accompanied by marketing efforts.

Source

The originator of a thought or emotion, who puts it into a code that can be understood by a receiver.

Channel

The means by which a message is expressed to the receiver.