What type of data should be collected to compare the likelihoods of two candidates winning their elections when the candidates are running in different elections?
A) Matched-pairs sampling with qualitative data.
B) Matched-pairs sampling with quantitative data.
C) Independent sampling with qualitative data.
D) Independent sampling with quantitative data.

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To compare the likelihoods of two candidates winning in different elections, independent sampling with qualitative data (such as polling results or voter opinions) is appropriate, as the elections are separate and not directly comparable through matched-pairs.

What Type of Data Should Be Collected to Compare the Likelihoods