Survey Example

Survey Example
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In using surveys and polling, it becomes easier to gauge the public mood, as well as show the prevailing trend and beliefs among people. Bruce Drake conducted a survey to understand how Americans felt about paying taxes just before filing their taxes in April 15, 2014. The survey is relevant as the study design adhered to validity and reliability, for the questions addressed to respondents. The PewReserach survey briefly highlights on past trends on whether Americans’ view taxes as high, about right, low, and this to show differences as well as patterns that have almost been similar over the years.
Validity of the survey relates to accuracy in measurement including sample representativeness and the manner of questions. Given that the issue concerning tax payment and filing affects many tax payers, the content validity of the survey was relevant in identifying taxpayers’ attitudes towards tax payment. The results of the surve...