Explain why the Literary Digest poll taken before the 1936 presidential election incorrectly predicted the election's outcome.

What will be an ideal response?

Varies (see Discussion in Box on Straw Polls)

Political Science

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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