Poll

I like to work with a group or partner.

• Yes!!

• No!!

• Sometimes!!

What is the primary purpose of a poll in scientific research?

• To gather opinions from a large group of people

• To test a scientific hypothesis

• To conduct an experiment

• To publish scientific findings

Which of the following is a common method used in polling to ensure a representative sample?

• Random sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Snowball sampling

• Judgmental sampling

In the context of polling, what does the term 'margin of error' refer to?

• The range within which the true value lies

• The number of people who refused to participate

• The percentage of incorrect responses

• The cost of conducting the poll

How can bias be minimized in a scientific poll?

• By using leading questions

• By selecting a diverse sample

• By only polling a specific group

• By ignoring outliers

What is a double-blind poll?

• A poll where neither the participants nor the researchers know the purpose

• A poll conducted twice to verify results

• A poll with two different sets of questions

• A poll that is conducted in two different locations

Which statistical measure is often used to analyze poll data?

• Mean

• Mode

• Standard deviation

• All of the above

What is the significance of sample size in a poll?

• It determines the accuracy of the poll

• It affects the cost of the poll

• It influences the type of questions asked

• It has no significance

In polling, what is a 'response rate'?

• The percentage of people who answered the poll

• The speed at which responses are collected

• The number of questions answered

• The time taken to analyze the data

What is the difference between a poll and a survey in scientific research?

• Polls are generally shorter and less detailed than surveys

• Polls are more accurate than surveys

• Polls are conducted online, surveys are not

• There is no difference