What Was the Main Reason Why the Literary Digest Eventually

question 50

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason why the Literary Digest eventually failed to predict the outcome of a presidential election?

• A) poorly worded question
• B) small sample size
• C) stopping polling too far away from the election
• D) unrepresentative sample
• E) math error

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The internal drive to perform an activity for its inherent enjoyment and satisfaction, rather than for some separable consequence.

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The ability to use learned knowledge and experience.

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