SOLUTION: The local newspaper wants to predict the outcome of the city�s mayoral election. What is a simpler strategy than asking every voter how he or she will vote ?

SOLUTION: The local newspaper wants to predict the outcome of the city�s mayoral election. What is a simpler strategy than asking every voter how he or she will vote ?

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Question 185988: The local newspaper wants to predict the outcome of the city�s mayoral election. What is a simpler strategy than asking every voter how he or she will vote ?
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
take a poll of a portion of the city( a sample of all the people)
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