Big Data and Polling

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What is Big Data?

  1. A large amount of data that is difficult to process with traditional methods

  2. A type of data that is collected from social media

  3. A type of data that is collected from sensors

  4. A type of data that is collected from surveys


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Big Data is a term used to describe large amounts of data that are difficult to process with traditional methods. This data can come from a variety of sources, including social media, sensors, and surveys.

How is Big Data used in polling?

  1. To collect data from a large number of people

  2. To analyze data to identify trends

  3. To predict the outcome of elections

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Big Data is used in polling to collect data from a large number of people, analyze data to identify trends, and predict the outcome of elections.

What are some of the benefits of using Big Data in polling?

  1. It can help to collect data from a more diverse group of people

  2. It can help to identify trends that would be difficult to see with traditional methods

  3. It can help to predict the outcome of elections more accurately

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Big Data can help to collect data from a more diverse group of people, identify trends that would be difficult to see with traditional methods, and predict the outcome of elections more accurately.

What are some of the challenges of using Big Data in polling?

  1. It can be difficult to collect data from a representative sample of the population

  2. It can be difficult to clean and analyze large amounts of data

  3. It can be difficult to interpret the results of Big Data analysis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Big Data can be difficult to collect data from a representative sample of the population, clean and analyze large amounts of data, and interpret the results of Big Data analysis.

What is the future of Big Data in polling?

  1. It will become more widely used as the cost of data storage and analysis decreases

  2. It will be used to develop new and innovative ways to collect and analyze data

  3. It will be used to predict the outcome of elections more accurately

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Big Data will become more widely used as the cost of data storage and analysis decreases, it will be used to develop new and innovative ways to collect and analyze data, and it will be used to predict the outcome of elections more accurately.

What are some of the ethical concerns about using Big Data in polling?

  1. It can be used to target voters with personalized advertising

  2. It can be used to manipulate public opinion

  3. It can be used to suppress voter turnout

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Big Data can be used to target voters with personalized advertising, manipulate public opinion, and suppress voter turnout.

How can we ensure that Big Data is used in polling in a responsible and ethical manner?

  1. We need to develop clear guidelines for the use of Big Data in polling

  2. We need to educate the public about the potential benefits and risks of Big Data

  3. We need to hold pollsters accountable for the way they use Big Data

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We need to develop clear guidelines for the use of Big Data in polling, educate the public about the potential benefits and risks of Big Data, and hold pollsters accountable for the way they use Big Data.

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