Scientific Method – Part 2

Action Items
Review the key points and videos for this module.
Answer the following questions in your discussion post:
In your own words, write a definition of an opinion poll. Use an example to illustrate how an opinion poll be used to shed insight on a particular topic/issue/phenomenon.
What are the characteristics of good poll questions? What are some common problems with poll questions (i.e. what should you avoid when writing poll questions)?
Based upon your research question and hypothesis (from Scientific Method – Part 1), write one or more poll/survey questions that will help you answer your research question and gather data to test your hypothesis. (The poll you develop in this assignment will be deployed as part of the Scientific Method – Part 4 assignment).
What type of demographic information will you need to gather (if any) to ensure your sample is representative of your target population?

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