______ Are Used by Researchers to Measure Public Opinion on Sensitive

question 83

Multiple Choice

______ are used by researchers to measure public opinion on sensitive issues without letting respondents know what information is being sought.

• A) Simple random samples
• B) List experiments
• C) Push polls
• D) Bandwagon effects
• E) Face-to-face surveys

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Definitions:

Weber

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