Which of the Following Is True About Mass Opinion Surveys

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about mass opinion surveys?

• A) They have become more accurate over time because of the increase in Internet polls.
• B) They have become so sophisticated that scientists have been able to eliminate any
• Margin of error.
• C) They are a powerful tool for measuring public opinion but should be
• Interpreted carefully.
• D) They should never be trusted because samples are almost always biased.
• E) They cannot give an accurate picture of public opinion.

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