Class Preparation Activity 6
First, watch the video below. Then, type your responses to the questions that follow it, responding to each question with a few sentences. Upload the word doc with your answers (or .pdf, or pages file) to complete this assignment.
Video - The Poll Dance:
1. What are some motives for conducting a poll?
2. What are the most important factors to
think about when constructing a public opinion poll? Explain your answer using
evidence.
3. What should voters always look for when
reading a poll to be sure it is accurate?
4. What is a representative sample? Why is it
important to have a representative sample when taking a poll?
5. Name 1-2 groups of people who may be left
out of opinion polls as they are currently conducted? What is a consequence of
leaving these groups out of polls?
6. Why is question order and asking questions
in an unbiased way important? Why should you pay attention to which
organization is conducting the poll?
7. Do you think polls have a positive,
negative or neutral effect on the democratic process? Explain your answer using
evidence.
Remember, these assignments should be between 250 and 500 words. It is recommended you complete this after finishing the reading but before viewing the lecture. Type your response to the preparation activity and save as either a word document, pdf, or pages file. It is due on Friday, July 8th by 11:59pm.