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Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Topic 4.5
Why has the margin of error remained a critical component in gauging public opinion since its inception?
It justifies skewing results to favor a particular agenda.
It ensures media outlets have controversial data to report.
It allows polling companies to save costs on larger samples.
It accounts for the randomness inherent in sample surveys.
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AP US Government - 4.5 Measuring Public Opinion
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