Question

refer to the infographic below.
main sources of news for voters in 2016
% of voters who named_ as their \main source\ for news about the 2016 campaign
all voters
fox news* 19%
cnn* 13
facebook 8
local tv 7
nbc 5
msnbc 5
abc 5
npr 4
cbs 4
new york times 3
local newspapers 3
trump voters
fox news* 40%
cnn 8
facebook 7
nbc 6
local tv 5
abc 3
cbs 3
local radio 3
clinton voters
cnn* 19%
msnbc 9
facebook 8
local tv 8
npr 7
abc 6
new york times 5
cbs 5
nbc 4
local newspapers 4
fox news 3
source: pew research center 2016
only those news outlets reaching 3% or higher are listed.
what conclusion can you draw from the data in the information graphic?
○ trump voters tend to rely more on print journalism than television.
○ fox news built its viewership on its reputation for credibility
○ fox news targets conservatives as their niche audience.
○ social media play a very small role in getting election news.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: Trump voters' main source is Fox News (TV), not print, so incorrect.
• Option 2: The data doesn't show credibility as a factor, just viewership by Trump voters, so incorrect.
• Option 3: Trump voters (conservative - leaning) have 40% using Fox News, while Clinton voters have 3%, suggesting Fox targets conservatives, correct.
• Option 4: Facebook is a social media source with 7 - 8% for different voter groups, not "very small", so incorrect.

Answer:

C. Fox News targets conservatives as their niche audience.