Public Opinion & Why does it matter?
what is public opinion
refers to the collective attitudes or beliefs shared by a group of people on
This term means what most people think about important issues.
Public Opinion
Random Sampling
How do we measure policy preferences?
Policy Mood
What is Professor Ganious' first name?
Shandra
specific topics that the public holds collective thoughts or beliefs about
Particular Issues
This term describes how people feel about something over a long time
Public Attitude
The order in which questions are asked
Question Order
What two things tie into public opinion ?
Policy mood and policy preferences
What did Professor Ganious say when giving financial advice?
I'm not a financial advisor
What are the 2 types of opinions
conservative & liberal ideology
latent opinion
This term describes how people feel about something over a long time
Public Opinion Poll
The phrasing of survey questions
Question Wording
How does the government measure policy mood ?
Surveys
What was the question Professor Ganious asked us on the first day of class?
What is media
Public opinion is often shaped by these mass communication platforms, including TV, radio, and social media
This happens when people’s feelings about something change because of new information or events
Attitude Change
Margin of error that reflects the natural variation in results.
Sampling Error
What is it called when we want the government to get involved in a certain policy or issue?
Activist Direction
What did my Ganious say when someone asked her a question about her beliefs?
I'm the one asking the questions here
term describes the way media outlets shape and present public opinion through selective coverage of issues and events.
This idea explains how what people think can influence government decisions.
Public Opinion Theory
Nonresponse Bias
What did Professor Ganious tell us to invest in?
Bitcoin/ Cryptocurrency