Question

question 1
imagine you are a pollster and want to measure the approval rating of south carolinas governor today. which of the following groups would you focus on as your target population? (select all the options that could apply).
□ u.s. citizens (ages 18 or older)
□ registered voters in south carolina
□ south carolina residents
□ south carolina residents (ages 18 or older)

Explanation:

To measure the approval rating of South Carolina’s governor, the target population should be people affected by or relevant to the governor's jurisdiction. South Carolina residents (including all ages? No, but the options with ages 18+ and registered voters or residents make sense. U.S. citizens (ages 18 or older) is too broad as the governor is of South Carolina, not the whole U.S. Registered voters in South Carolina: voters are a key group for approval as they participate in elections. South Carolina residents: all residents (but the age - specific one is better as 18+ are eligible to vote or have more say). South Carolina residents (ages 18 or older): this group includes eligible voters and those affected by governance. So the applicable groups are Registered voters in South Carolina, South Carolina residents, South Carolina residents (ages 18 or older). The U.S. citizens (ages 18 or older) is too broad.

Answer:

Registered voters in South Carolina, South Carolina residents, South Carolina residents (ages 18 or older)