Why Is It Difficult to Include a Proportionally Representative Cross

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult to include a proportionally representative cross section of society in the process of polling?

• A)It is extremely difficult to separate society into groups.
• B)If they query too many or too few of various groups, they lose proportionality.
• C)So few people want to take part in polls.
• D)Proportionality is little valued by those sponsoring the polls.

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