Today, the Most Common Method Used to Determine Public Opinion

question 26

Multiple Choice

Today, the most common method used to determine public opinion is ___________________.

• A) a nationwide election
• B) the sales reports from nationwide marketing agencies
• C) the public opinion poll
• D) letters to representatives
• E) telephone and e-mail contacts to the White House Press Office

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Definitions:

Inelastic Demand

A situation where the demand for a good or service is relatively unresponsive to changes in price, indicated by a demand elasticity coefficient of less than one.

Elastic Demand

A situation where the demand for a product or service significantly changes in response to price adjustments.

OPEC

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, an intergovernmental organization of 13 nations that coordinates and unifies the petroleum policies of its member countries.

Oil Exploration

The process of searching for oil and gas reserves underground or underwater, involving geophysical surveys, drilling, and other methods.