7530182576 | Sample | a subset of the population | 0 | |
7530182577 | random sample | a sample in which every element in the population has an equal chance of being selected | 1 | |
7530182578 | Stratification | the distribution of social rewards | 2 | |
7530182579 | margin of error | A measure of the accuracy of a public opinion poll. | 3 | |
7530182580 | Random digit dialing | phone numbers are dialed at random around the country. | 4 | |
7530182581 | margin of error | a measure of the accuracy of an opinion poll | 5 | |
7530182582 | sampling error | the difference between the results of random samples taken at the same time | 6 | |
7530182583 | push polling | a polling technique in which the questions are designed to shape the respondent's opinion | 7 | |
7530182584 | Track poll | Poll that check periodically to see differences | 8 | |
7530182585 | exit polls | election-related questions asked of voters right after they vote | 9 | |
7530182586 | focus group | a moderated discussion with small groups of consumers | 10 | |
7530182587 | approval rating | A measure of public support for a political figure or institution | 11 | |
7530182588 | Voting age population | citizens who are eligible to vote after reaching the minimum age requirement | 12 | |
7530182589 | voter turnout | the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election | 13 | |
7530182590 | Electorate | the people eligible to vote | 14 | |
7530182591 | Suffrage | The right to vote | 15 | |
7530182592 | Initiative | A procedure by which voters can propose a law or a constitutional amendment. | 16 | |
7530182593 | Referendum | the practice of letting voters accept or reject measures proposed by the legislature | 17 | |
7530182594 | Recall | a procedure for removing a public official from office by a vote of the people | 18 |
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