Describe how public opinion is measured and some of the challenges that arise with polling. Specifically, discuss why sampling is used and what is necessary for an accurate sample. What are some of the challenges to accurate polling

Apsychologist has developed a series of personality inventories and wants to determine if they are valid. one of the scales measures perfectionism, so he asks a colleague for advice on how to establish the validity of this scale. the colleague tells him that if he were to find a sample of people with personality disorder, these people would obtain high scores on a scale that measures perfectionism.

Which of the following will increase a population's growth rate? read the following scenario and answer the question(s) below. population growth is at the root of many serious environmental problems. from the ancient babylonians thousands of years ago, to thomas malthus two centuries ago, to present day neo-malthusians, humans seem to possess an awareness of earth's limitations in the face of growing populations. today, our ability to accurately quantify and monitor population growth is very sophisticated. we can measure growth and make predictions about world growth with mathematical and computer models. despite long-lasting, rapid global population growth that is only recently starting to show signs of slowing, we have thus far been able to avoid global catastrophe. can we continue to avoid disaster? which of the following will increase a population's growth rate? increased urbanization increased industrialization increased immigration decreased immigration increased emigratio

Which action best represents the policy of appeasement followed by britain and france prior to the start of world war ii? (a)allowing hitler to annex the sudetenland as part of the munich agreement (b)signing the nazi-soviet pact binding hitler and stalin to peaceful relations (c)sending troops to fight with the liberals during the spanish civil war (d)forbidding the sale of arms to any nation at war