6. Same-Sex Marriage The results of a 2017 Gallup poll concerning views on same-sex marriage show that support for same-sex marriage is at an all-time high.21 The poll taken May 3–7, 2017 involved 1011 adults in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The information follows

a. Is this an observational study or a planned experiment?

b. Is there the possibility of problems in responses arising because of the sensitive nature of the subject?
What kind of biases might occur?

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"Do you think marriages between same-sex couples should or should not be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as traditional marriages?" All adults Should be valid should not be valid No opinion 64% 34% 2%