Government Chapter 10 Section 3 review
Why is it important to have a representative sample for an opinion poll?
Because an unrepresentative sample will not yield reliable information about the target group
Why is the wording of an opinion poll question significant?
Different wordings may lead people to make different responses, especially if the questions are vague or use terms with strong emotional connotations
What are opinion polls?
Surveys of public thought on particular subjects
How does Romans 12:2 apply to the development of one's opinions?
The renewing of the mind will transform a person's idea about public policy
Why must politicians be wary of public opinion?
they must be careful because public opinion may change quickly and may also be based on incorrect information