Define a Scientific Poll

question 27

Essay

Define a scientific poll. Explain why a scientific poll is preferable to an unscientific poll. Why are unscientific polls conducted (give examples of at least two different types of unscientific polls)?

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Definitions:

Intentional Torts

Deliberate acts committed by one person that result in harm or injury to another.

Assault

An act that creates an apprehension in someone of an imminent, harmful, or offensive contact, potentially leading to criminal or civil liability.

Defamation

Anything published or publicly spoken that causes injury to another's good name, reputation, or character.

Appropriation

In tort law, the use by one person of another person’s name, likeness, or other identifying characteristic without permission and for the benefit of the user.