Internet Polls Are Usually Not Reliable Because

question 4

Multiple Choice

Internet polls are usually not reliable because:

• A) there is often a liberal bias in these polls
• B) the sample is not random
• C) of the frequency of computer users hitting the wrong key
• D) many older Americans struggle to read from a computer screen and are prone to making errors in their responses
• E) Internet polling firms are new to the business and are more likely to make errors

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Definitions:

Autonomous Consumption

The level of consumption that occurs when income is zero, reflecting the basic level of consumption that does not vary with disposable income.

Disposable Income

Monetary provision for households to engage in saving and spending after the imposition of income taxes.

Induced Consumption

Refers to the portion of consumer spending that changes in response to changes in income levels, typically increasing as disposable income rises.

Dissaving

The action of spending more money than received as income, typically by drawing down savings or borrowing.