Which Statement Best Characterizes Direction in Terms of Public Opinion

Which statement best characterizes direction in terms of public opinion polling?

A) Direction allows an analyst to determine the preference a majority of people hold.
B) Direction gives a pollster a good idea of how strongly the public feels about a certain policy.
C) Direction is an indicator of how stable the public's opinion of an issue is over time.
D) Direction permits an analyst to ask any number of questions about a variety of topics in one poll.