In Public Opinion Surveys, a Sample of the Total Population

question 3

Multiple Choice

In public opinion surveys, a sample of the total population

• A) must be at least 50 percent of the targeted population.
• B) need be only 25 percent of the targeted population.
• C) need be only 10 percent of the targeted population.
• D) must be representative in that the views of those in the sample must accurately and proportionately reflect the views of the whole population.
• E) must be based on all the registered voters in the targeted population.

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