The 1936 Literary Digest Fiasco, in Which a Poll That

question 109

Multiple Choice

The 1936 Literary Digest fiasco, in which a poll that did not use random sampling predicted that Alf Landon would be elected president, is an example of a

• A)quota failure.
• B)random error.
• C)skewed population.
• D)selection bias.

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Definitions:

Personhood

The quality or condition of being considered a person, often discussed in moral, legal, and philosophical contexts, affecting rights and responsibilities.

Rachels

Likely refers to James Rachels, an American philosopher who specialized in ethics and created influential arguments concerning moral objectivity and euthanasia.

Morally Distinct

Having qualities or characteristics that set something apart on ethical or moral grounds.

Letting Die

The act of allowing someone to die by not intervening to prevent death, particularly in medical contexts where life-sustaining treatment may be withheld or withdrawn.