A(n)_________ is a nonscientific poll in which there is no way to ensure that the opinions expressed are representative of the larger population being polled.

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A straw poll is a type of non-scientific poll in which the opinions are collected from a non-representative sample, and there is no guarantee that the views expressed are typical of the broader population. The name comes from the idea of a straw in the wind, which represents a momentary gust rather than a reliable direction. Option A, decision poll, is not a common term in polling. Option B, statistical poll, is a scientific method of polling that employs probability sampling to ensure that the views expressed are representative of the larger population being polled. Option D, model poll, is not a common term in polling.

A(n)_________ Is a Nonscientific Poll in Which There Is No