Question

what is one way that measurement error influences survey responses? by ensuring a wider distribution of survey participants by distorting the true opinions of the surveyed population by reducing ambiguity in the wording of poll questions

Explanation:

Measurement error in surveys can distort true opinions as it inaccurately captures respondents' views. It doesn't ensure wider distribution or reduce question - word ambiguity.

Answer:

by distorting the true opinions of the surveyed population