On September 1,a national survey found that 61 percent of Americans favored handgun control.Two months later,a survey showed that 58 percent of Americans favored handgun control.The margin of error for both surveys was plus or minus four percentage points.Which of the following statements is the most accurate evaluation of the two polls?

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Given the margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points for both surveys, the results from the two surveys (61% and 58%) could overlap within this margin, making it statistically possible that there was no actual change in public opinion.

On September 1,a National Survey Found That 61 Percent of Americans