Pollsters are likely to use weighting ______.

a. when observed results need to be adjusted according to what is known about specific proportions from the larger population
b. when observed results are equivalent to what is known about specific proportions from the larger population
c. in all randomly selected sampling situations involving large populations of American citizens
d. rarely, as it carries with it a set of sampling errors and other biases


a. when observed results need to be adjusted according to what is known about specific proportions from the larger population

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Feudalist Europe was characterized by the __________ of public authority

A. emergence B. collapse C. fragmentation D. strengthening E. privatization

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Which of the following is responsible for monitoring campaign finance?

A. Congress B. Electoral college C. Federal Election Commission D. Federal Broadcast Commission E. Individual political parties

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