Need some help with a Statistics class....

[raptor13]

Ok, here's the deal:

I'm taking a statistics class and have to gather information about a topic of my choosing. Being the kind that likes to draw arguments toward oneself () I went ahead and chose some political questions. But please follow these rules when answering the questions:

1) Please answer the questions ONLY!, preferably in the order posed.
2) Once number one is completed in a coherent manner, proceed to discussion of WHY you answered as you did (optional, of course!)
3) Answer honestly and answer the question as it's written... don't make up details to go with the question.
4) The only answers I'm looking for are either Bush or Gore. I'm doing this simply to limit the complexity of the data, it's not because I have anything against 3rd party candidates!



THE QUESTIONS:

1) Do you consider yourself an informed voter?
2) Based ONLY on tax plans, which presidential candidate would you vote for?
3) Based ONLY on past actions, which candidate has a stronger stance on campaign finance reform?
4) When voting, is it more important that the cadidate's stance on issues meshes with your own views, or that the candidate is a good person?

For clarification on question three: Gore has the Buddhist temple thing going on. Bush has Big Money. According to what you know the candidates have done to raise money, who has a stronger (e.g. tougher) stance on campaign finance reform?

Remember, there are no right or wrong answers. This is simply a poll for a statistics class. Thank you very much for your help!

 

[Mule]

1)Most definately

Because my job requires me to classify articles and there are tons of articles on Gore/Bush. I get to see their oppinions and their plans. And I certainly take interest in the future of this country.

2)Bush

Bush has "promised" to return the surplus over to the public and I certainly wouldn't mind getting a chuck of that change. However, I do understand that "promises" are just part of politics and the truth could be far from that.

3)sorry, didn't understand that one.

4)Well a good person doesn't exactly mean a good leader. And that's exactly what a president should be. I believe that my views and opinions are highest priority and that it should be the same with the president of my country. I could care less if the president was an @sshole, as long as he can lead this country in a positive manner into the future.

 

[Raspewtin]

1) yes -

I like to keep informed

2) Bush -

I like his tax ideas (for the most part) and he's got a Republican congress so it's possible some of his ideas may actually happen

3) Gore

Based on past actions, Bush is NOT a reformer of any kind.


4) issues

None of the candidates are good people.


Edited: Added explanations

 

[CyberSax]

1) Yes. I keep informed.
2) Bush. Gore, like most Democrats, just wants to rob from the middle class and give to the poor in order to grab more votes.
3) Bush (Gore is the poster boy for illegitimate campaigning and I have a hard time imagining him being serious on this issue, so Bush wins this one by default).
4) Stance on issues. Being a good person is important too, although to a lesser extent, because it makes their stance on issues more believable. Either way, Bush would win this one too

 

[raptor13]

^^

C'mon guys! This thing is due Monday! I need data!

 

[Marty]

1) yes
2) Bush
3) Bush
4) issues

Marty