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When an opinion poll asks Do you favor or oppose going to war as a means to fighting terrorism? the most likely reason the results may be distorted is that
 
  A) more respondents will automatically answer in the affirmative.
  B) the respondents do not wish to answer the question.
  C) the respondents' interaction with the interview influence the answer.
  D) the question may be asked in a different order depending on the respondent.
  E) the possible answers from which they are allowed to choose is different.

Question -2-

Roger Sherman rejected the Connecticut Compromise.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question -3-

A challenging issue in the science of research polling is
 
  A) the decline in importance of political polling.
  B) the lack of scientific research at the university level.
  C) the relatively low cost of Internet polling.
  D) the growth of the Hispanic population.
  E) the growth of cell phones.

Question -4-

Roger Sherman proposed the Connecticut Compromise.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question -5-

Gallup or Roper pollsters generally interview about ______ respondents for a nationwide sample.
 
  A) 150
  B) 1,500
  C) 10,500
  D) 15,000
  E) 150,000

(Ans. #1)

A

(Ans. #2)

FALSE

(Ans. #3)

E

(Ans. #4)

TRUE

(Ans. #5)

B

So that's it? I get an expert answer then we move on with our lives? Not too bad :D