What factor often causes polls to have surprising or unreliable results?
a. Random-digit dialing
b. Providing a “no opinion” option
c. Complicated questions
d. A random sample of the population
e. Surveying likely voters
ANS: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Fill in the blank with correct word
The particular population from which a sample is actually drawn is called a _____________.
a. Sampling frame b. Sampling unit c. Element d. Sample bias