Statistics Quiz
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Question 1
1 / 1 point
Despite its widespread availability, ________ typically provide(s) the least depth of news coverage.
radio
television
the Internet
newspapers
magazines
Question 2
1 / 1 point
Which group has had great popularity on radio talk shows?
conservatives
liberals
socialists
communists
racial and ethnic minorities
Question 3
1 / 1 point
Which of the following statements about newspapers is NOT accurate?
Newspapers are no longer the primary source of news for most Americans.
Newspaper reporters break most important news stories.
Political, social, and economic elites rely most heavily on newspapers.
The newspaper industry has been more profitable in recent years than ever …show more content…
A free media is needed to publicize and explain governmental actions.
A free media is needed to evaluate the performance of politicians.
A free media is needed to shed light on matters that may otherwise be known only to a small number of government insiders with technical knowledge.
A free media is needed to ensure economic equality.
Question 13
1 / 1 point
The proliferation of news sources in recent years has
discouraged polarization because people can now access a wider array of viewpoints than before.
encouraged polarization because many media outlets seek to position themselves within a discrete ideological or partisan niche rather than maintain a middle-of-the-road stance.
discouraged polarization because it has eliminated selection bias by journalists.
encouraged polarization because it has led to the death of adversarial journalism.
had no effect whatsoever on polarization because most Americans are not influenced by media coverage.
Question 14
1 / 1 point
If a television station sold commercial time to a Republican candidate for governor but refused to sell time to the Democratic candidate for governor, this station would be violating the
Question 1
1 / 1 point
Despite its widespread availability, ________ typically provide(s) the least depth of news coverage.
radio
television
the Internet
newspapers
magazines
Question 2
1 / 1 point
Which group has had great popularity on radio talk shows?
conservatives
liberals
socialists
communists
racial and ethnic minorities
Question 3
1 / 1 point
Which of the following statements about newspapers is NOT accurate?
Newspapers are no longer the primary source of news for most Americans.
Newspaper reporters break most important news stories.
Political, social, and economic elites rely most heavily on newspapers.
The newspaper industry has been more profitable in recent years than ever …show more content…
A free media is needed to publicize and explain governmental actions.
A free media is needed to evaluate the performance of politicians.
A free media is needed to shed light on matters that may otherwise be known only to a small number of government insiders with technical knowledge.
A free media is needed to ensure economic equality.
Question 13
1 / 1 point
The proliferation of news sources in recent years has
discouraged polarization because people can now access a wider array of viewpoints than before.
encouraged polarization because many media outlets seek to position themselves within a discrete ideological or partisan niche rather than maintain a middle-of-the-road stance.
discouraged polarization because it has eliminated selection bias by journalists.
encouraged polarization because it has led to the death of adversarial journalism.
had no effect whatsoever on polarization because most Americans are not influenced by media coverage.
Question 14
1 / 1 point
If a television station sold commercial time to a Republican candidate for governor but refused to sell time to the Democratic candidate for governor, this station would be violating the