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☆☆☆☆☆A random sample is a selection from the population of interest where each item (persons, households, widgets, etc.) has an equal chance of being selected. The idea being that measuring a random sample of sufficient size will accurately (within a margin of error) reflect the "true" value that exists in the population - while at the same time reducing your study to a manageable size.
A random sample is integral in good survey design to reduce bias in your experiment.
The extension of voting rights to all white males.
He wanted average citizens to be more involved in government decisions.
Publishing the results. Analyze and report findings.
be sued in court for copyright infringement
Voters have a wider choice of candidates and ideas
national party committiee's.
public-interest groups work for the bnefits of all citizens.
they began a series of economic and social welfare programs
Federal power has increased when Congress uses a broad definition of the power to regulate commerce.
People are not nominated by petition.
Using election results for public opinion would be a misuse of the poll and the election. Elections really don’t reflect what a person thinks, but only show who they voted for and not why.
