13 polling

Question 1

sampling techniques

Answer 1

randomization, representative, mass survey, focus groups

Question 2

what is the margin of error of a good survey?

Answer 2

+- 3

Question 3

bandwagon effect

Answer 3

support of a candidate holding the lead in polls.

Question 4

social desirability bias

Answer 4

people not filling out a survey true to heart to appeal to society’s standards.

Question 5

non response bias

Answer 5

certain groups are more likely to respond to polling.

Question 6

no scientific polls

Answer 6

social media, biased pollsters

Question 7

horse race news coverage

Answer 7

reporting on only the candidate in the lead

Question 8

entrance and exit polls

Answer 8

polling on candidacy while entering ballots and exiting ballots

Question 9

benchmark polls

Answer 9

first polls before a candidate runs

Question 10

tracking polls

Answer 10

repeated polling questions during election to see change in public opinion

Question 11

push polls

Answer 11

used to push person one way or another- not accurate