Let’s test your polling knowledge!
Which of the following is most important for an accurate opinion poll?
A random sample
A very large number of respondents
A very short questionnaire
What is the most accurate source of information for a Member of Congress to use to understand their district’s opinion on an issue?
The letters and emails written by the public to the member
The campaign contributions made to the member
A scientific opinion poll of the residents of their district
Town Hall meetings where the member meets with groups of residents in their district
Over the past two decades, telephone survey response rates have …
Increased
Stayed the same
Decreased
You answered out of 3 questions correctly.
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