Predicting a Presidential Candidate's Percent of the Statewide Vote from a Sample

question 30

True/False

Predicting a presidential candidate's percent of the statewide vote from a sample of 800 voters would be an example of inferential statistics.

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Definitions:

Colonial America

Refers to the period in North American history from the late 16th to the early 18th centuries when various European powers established colonies on the continent, prior to the formation of the United States.

George Whitfield

An influential preacher during the 18th-century Great Awakening in the American colonies, known for his charismatic sermons and role in spreading evangelical Christianity.

Colonial Thought

Refers to the mindset, beliefs, and values that shaped the intellectual landscape of American colonies, particularly regarding independence and governance.

Stono Rebellion

The Stono Rebellion was a slave revolt that began on September 9, 1739, in the colony of South Carolina; it was one of the earliest and most violent revolts in the American colonies.