A Political Analyst in Iowa Surveys a Random Sample of Registered

question 36

Short Answer

A political analyst in Iowa surveys a random sample of registered Democrats and compares the results with those obtained from a random sample of registered Republicans.This would be an example of ____________________ samples.

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Definitions:

Folkway

Socially accepted norms or patterns of behavior that, while not moral imperatives or laws, guide everyday interactions and practices within a culture.

Sanction

A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule, or an official approval or endorsement of an action.

Informal Norm

Unwritten and unofficial rules and behaviors that are understood and followed by members of a society without formal instruction.

Formal Sanctions

Official and authorized penalties or rewards imposed by a governing body or institution to enforce rules or laws.