Question

a frequent cause of measurement error in polls is due to
too large sample sizes.
poorly worded questions.
push polling.
the increased use of cell phones.
question 20 (4 points)
in international affairs, conservatism has come to mean
support for military intervention and the maintenance of american military power.
opposition to military intervention and the ramping down of american military power.
opposition to the united states membership in the united nations.
opposition to the continued existence of the european union.
question 21 (4 points)
the american publics support for same - sex marriage
has remained unchanged since 2004.
has increased by 25 percentage points in the last two decades.
has decreased by 25 percentage points in the last two decades.
increased by 25 percentage points between 2000 and 2004 but decreased by 10 points since 2004.

Explanation:

• For the first question, poorly - worded questions can lead to misunderstandings among respondents, causing measurement error in polls. Larger sample sizes generally reduce error, push - polling is a different issue from measurement error, and the use of cell phones is not a frequent cause of measurement error compared to question - wording.
• For the second question, in international affairs, conservatism often implies support for military intervention and maintaining American military power.
• For the third question, in the last two decades, the American public's support for same - sex marriage has increased by about 25 percentage points.

Answer:

• Question 1: poorly worded questions.
• Question 2: support for military intervention and the maintenance of American military power.
• Question 3: has increased by 25 percentage points in the last two decades.