Public Opinion Polls Quiz

What is a sample in a public opinion poll?

• The group of people that respond to questions during a public opinion poll

• The person conducting the public opinion poll

• The final results of a public opinion poll

• The questions asked during a public opinion poll

Why can a sample be considered bad in a public opinion poll?

• If it is too small

• If it is too difficult

• If it is too narrow

• If it is too biased

What is interviewer bias in a public opinion poll?

• The effect that the person asking the questions has on the sample

• The tendency of people to give socially desirable responses

• The manipulation of poll results to sway answers

• The way questions are worded to push people to answer a certain way

What is a push poll in a public opinion poll?

• A poll that purposely sways the answers one way or the other

• A poll that includes a large and diverse sample

• A poll that is conducted by a biased interviewer

• A poll that asks difficult questions

Why are public opinion polls still prevalent despite their flaws?

• They provide a sense of the thoughts and moods of large groups of people

• They help politicians pass legislation that a majority of Americans will support

• They inform fashionistas on TV about red carpet fashion

• They make people feel like their voice has been heard

What is the main problem with polls that are too narrow?

• They only ask a certain type of person a question

• They have a sample size that is too small

• They ask difficult questions

• They are conducted by biased interviewers

What is the main problem with polls that are too hard?

• They can't tell you much because people have no prior knowledge

• They have a sample size that is too small

• They only ask a certain type of person a question

• They are conducted by biased interviewers

What is the effect of interviewer bias in a public opinion poll?

• It can influence the responses of the sample

• It can make the poll too difficult

• It can make the poll too narrow

• It can make the poll inaccurate

What is the purpose of a push poll in a public opinion poll?

• To sway the answers of the respondents

• To gather a large and diverse sample

• To ask difficult questions

• To ensure accurate results