Week before election

What does aggregrate mean in terms of election?

• To combine individual votes or results to produce a total outcome.
• To predict future election outcomes based on past data.
• To analyze the demographics of voters.
• To separate votes into distinct categories.

What is a candidate?

• An individual being considered for a position or role.
• A document outlining job requirements.
• An individual who is not interested in a job.
• A person who has already been hired.

How are data points used in an election?

• Data points are used to analyze voter behavior and trends, helping campaigns make informed decisions.
• Data points are used to determine the winner of the election directly.
• Data points are irrelevant in modern election campaigns.
• Data points are only used for fundraising purposes.

Define margin of error in predicting elections?

• The margin of error indicates the potential deviation of poll results from the actual voter preferences.
• The margin of error is the difference between the highest and lowest poll results.
• The margin of error measures the total number of votes cast in an election.
• The margin of error is the percentage of voters who are undecided.

Define "Methodology" in terms of elections

• Methodology refers to the voting technology used in elections.
• Methodology is the political party's campaign strategy.
• Methodology describes the candidates' qualifications for office.
• Methodology in elections is the systematic approach and procedures used to conduct the electoral process.

What does Partisan mean in elections?

• Partisan means supporting independent candidates only.
• Partisan refers to a neutral stance in elections.
• Partisan means having a strong allegiance to a political party in elections.
• Partisan indicates a focus on local issues rather than party affiliation.

What is a representative sample?

• A representative sample is a subset that accurately reflects the characteristics of a larger population.
• A representative sample is a sample that only includes extreme cases from the population.
• A representative sample is a group that is larger than the population it represents.
• A representative sample is a random selection of any individuals from a population.

The next president of the United States will have won because they:

• won the majority of electoral votes.
• was endorsed by the majority of governors.
• received the most campaign donations.
• won the popular vote.

Which of the following are swing states?

• Florida, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin
• New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan

• Arizona, Nevada, Minnisota

• Georgia, Nevada, Michigan

The number of electoral college votes needed to win the election