Question 1

A random sample is a poll sample that does not accurately represent the population being polled.

Accepted Answer

A random sample is designed to accurately represent the population being polled by giving all individuals an equal chance of being selected.

Question 2

A leading magazine wants to conduct a survey on various issues related to women.For the survey,it decides to include appropriate numbers of women in terms of age,race and ethnicity,geography,income,and religious affiliation.Which form of sampling is the magazine trying to incorporate in the survey?

Accepted Answer

The magazine is trying to incorporate random sampling, as they are aiming to include appropriate numbers of women from different categories without any predetermined bias. Random sampling ensures equal and unbiased representation of the target population.

Question 3

The readers of Artistry and Fame Line,two leading entertainment magazines,were asked to take a common survey.However,on analyzing the survey outcomes,it was observed that the results were different.In this scenario,the difference in the results represents a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

The difference in results suggests a biased sample, meaning that the individuals who responded to the survey were not representative of the overall population. It is possible that the readers of one magazine have different demographic, geographic, or socio-economic backgrounds, which could influence their survey responses.

Question 4

Which of the following is a similarity between opinion leaders and peer groups?

Accepted Answer

Both opinion leaders and peer groups have the ability to influence public opinion, which is a key similarity between them. The other options are not correct as they do not accurately describe both groups.

Question 5

Luthansa,a developing city in the southern part of Curbhan,was recently hit by a massive earthquake that killed many people and left many others homeless.The country's government requested Henry Joe,a retired army official who is now a politician to help raise funds to revive the city.The government chose Henry Joe due to his popularity among the citizens of the country.In this case,Henry Joe is a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

Henry Joe is an opinion leader because he is popular among citizens and his influence can be used to raise funds for the development of Luthansa.

Question 6

To obtain accurate results,professional poll takers must ensure that there is no bias in their polling questions.

Accepted Answer

Bias in polling questions can influence respondents to answer in a certain way, leading to inaccurate results. Therefore, professional poll takers must strive to eliminate any potential biases in their questions to obtain accurate results.

Question 7

Push poll interviews typically last for five to thirty minutes,whereas legitimate pollsters typically interview a respondent for less than a minute.

Accepted Answer

Push polls are not genuine polls but rather a form of political campaign communication masquerading as polling. They are designed to influence voters under the guise of conducting a poll and are typically very brief, often much shorter than legitimate polls, which can last several minutes depending on the depth and number of questions.

Question 8

Which of the following is the most accurate way of gauging overall public opinion between elections?

Accepted Answer

Public opinion polls are designed to sample a representative group of the population and accurately gauge their opinions on various issues or candidates. This provides a more reliable and scientific approach to measuring overall public opinion compared to other options such as social media or letters which may not represent a broad range of the population. Journals and strategies may reflect a particular group or bias and may not necessarily reflect the overall public opinion.

Question 9

In the context of economic status and occupation influencing public opinions,business managers are most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Business managers are most likely to favor tax laws that are helpful to their businesses as it directly affects their profits and operations. They may also be more inclined to support government spending in their business area, but their primary focus would be on policies that benefit their business interests. They may not necessarily favor government assistance programs or social causes unless it directly impacts their business operations. A government that provides aids to the needy may not be their top priority.

Question 10

The true result of a poll:

Accepted Answer

The true result of a poll is not a single figure but rather a range of probabilities which takes into account the margin of error and the confidence level.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of the influence of families on a person's political affiliation?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the political affiliation of parents has a strong influence on the political affiliation of their children. This is not a deliberate attempt by parents to indoctrinate their children, but rather a natural result of children absorbing the values and beliefs of their parents over time. This is known as familial transmission of political attitudes. While there may be some variation based on cultural, religious, or socioeconomic factors, there is no conclusive evidence to support options A, B, D, or E.

Question 12

James Barry is contesting in the upcoming presidential elections.James is quite a popular figure among the youth.He tweets regularly and has around 71.5 million followers on his social networking profile.Which of the following sources of political information is James Barry extensively using to promote himself?

Accepted Answer

James Barry is using social networking profiles on the internet such as Twitter to promote himself, as evident from the mention of his 71.5 million followers.

Question 13

The small,short-lived changes in polling results caused due to random error are known as:

Accepted Answer

Statistical noise refers to the small, short-lived changes in polling results caused by random error. Sampling bias (A) and biased sampling (B) both refer to intentional or unintentional factors that skew the results of a poll. Random sampling (C) refers to a sampling method in which every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected, and is not directly related to statistical noise. Polling bias (E) is a general term that refers to any factors that cause a poll to be systematically biased, rather than random changes in results.

Question 14

The level of education has little influence on a person's political values.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that education level can have an impact on a person's political values. Higher levels of education are often associated with more liberal or progressive values, while lower levels of education are often associated with more conservative or traditional values. However, it is important to note that education is not the only factor that influences political views and there are many exceptions to this general trend.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of the generation that came of age during the Vietnam War?

Accepted Answer

The generation that came of age during the Vietnam War is commonly known as the Baby Boomers, and this generation is generally skeptical of American interventionism in foreign affairs. This attitude was shaped by their experiences during the Vietnam War and the subsequent protests and social movements of the era.

Question 16

The results of opinion polls are most often cast in terms of percentages.

Accepted Answer

Opinion polls generally present the results as percentages, reflecting the proportion of respondents who held a particular view. This is done to make the results easy to understand and compare.

Question 17

Opinion leaders are:

Accepted Answer

Opinion leaders can be involved in politics, but they are not limited to political figures; they can be from various fields such as media, religion, or other areas of influence.

Question 18

In the context of public opinions,which of the following statements is true of the media?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that the media tends to have the most impact on individuals who have not yet formed opinions on political issues or candidates. This is because individuals who already have strong opinions are more likely to seek out media sources that confirm their existing beliefs, while those without preconceived notions are more susceptible to the influence of media messages. Options A, B, and D are not supported by research and Option E is subjective and does not relate to the impact of the media on public opinions.

Question 19

For a given poll,a professional polling firm states that it has "95 percent confidence that the maximum margin of sampling error is plus or minus four percentage points." What is it trying to say by claiming "95 percent confidence"?

Accepted Answer

A 95 percent confidence level means that there is a 5 percent chance that the results are due to random sampling error. Therefore, there is a 5 percent chance that the poll is off by four points or more.

Question 20

Complications for telephone poll takers include:

Accepted Answer

The increase in the use of cell phones has been a significant complication for telephone poll takers. As more people rely solely on cell phones for their communication needs, it becomes more challenging to reach a representative sample of the population through landline surveys.

Quiz 8: Public Opinion and Voting