Why Are Straw Polls Statistically Unreliable

question 90

Multiple Choice

Why are straw polls statistically unreliable?

• A) Because respondents select themselves
• B) Because straws are used rather than random number generators
• C) Because they cost too much
• D) Because they are quota samples
• E) Because the questions may be leading

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