Which of These Things Is More Likely Than the Others

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of these things is more likely than the others to undermine the validity of survey research?

• A) Researchers purposely avoid discussion of controversial issues with people who are part of a prospective random sample.
• B) People who are part of a prospective random sample screen their phone calls.
• C) People who are part of a prospective random sample are contacted as close to Election Day as possible.
• D) Researchers ask people who are part of a prospective random sample too many open-ended questions.
• E) Researchers have to try several times to get through to people who are part of a prospective random sample.

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Definitions:

Monthly Mortgage

The scheduled monthly payment towards the principal and interest of a mortgage loan.

Sublet

The act of leasing an apartment or house from a tenant rather than directly from the landlord or property owner.

Mortgage

A loan taken out by people to purchase a house.

Co-op

A cooperative, which is an organization owned and operated by its members who share the benefits.