The method used to determine the possible outcome of an electoral contest is?

A. press review
B. plebiscite
C. opinion poll
D. referendum

Correct Answer:

Option C – opinion poll

Explanation

The method used to determine the possible outcome of an electoral contest is opinion poll.

Opinion poll is the questioning of a number of people chosen by chance to find out general opinion about something or someone. In civilized societies, newspaper columns contain public opinions on government activities.