Usually, the Gallup or Roper polls interview
A. people three to four times to ensure accuracy.
B. fewer than 2,000 people in a nationwide sample.
C. over 100,000 people in each random sample for presidential elections.
D. people who have been selected based on their intelligence.
E. using quota samples.
Answer: B
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