Pollsters Use Random Digit Dialing to Gather National Samples for Surveys

question 77

Multiple Choice

Pollsters use random digit dialing to gather national samples for surveys because

• A) sampling errors are typically too low when other techniques are used.
• B) sampling errors are typically too high when other techniques are used.
• C) there is not a complete list of all Americans that can be used to identify the population.
• D) it is the only method that allows for push polling.
• E) it is the only method that generates high levels of measurement error.

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Definitions:

Directed Forgetting

A psychological process in which individuals intentionally try to forget information, revealing the active control people have over their memory.

Eyewitness Testimony

Evidence provided by people who witnessed a particular event or crime, which can be highly influential but sometimes unreliable.

Motivated Forgetting

A psychological theory suggesting individuals may forget unwanted information as a mechanism to deal with emotional distress or conflict.

Mnemonics

Memory aids, especially those techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational devices to enhance the recall of information.