Political Scientist V

question 13

Multiple Choice

Political scientist V. O. Key Jr. argued that voters behave about as rationally and responsibly as we should expect. His rationale was

• A) that political leaders are to blame because they don't rationally discuss the issues or provide a framework for voters to understand the issues.
• B) that voters have limited collective intelligence.
• C) that political issues are quite complex and are beyond the level of expertise of most ordinary citizens.
• D) that the electorate is not at all interested in the issues, but seeks the "path of least resistance" by voting on appearance and demeanor.
• E) that there is not an adequate level of media sources to effectively disseminate information.

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Definitions:

Sampling Frame

The list or database from which a sample is drawn in research, representing the population of interest.

Sampling Error

The discrepancy between the statistical characteristics of a population and those of a sample drawn from it, which occurs purely by chance.

Data Management

The practice of collecting, keeping, and using data securely, efficiently, and cost-effectively through the use of policies, procedures, and technologies.