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Interpretation, difficulty 2 of 3

48,000 votes or 1,000 random adults?

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A news website's online poll (48,000 votes) finds 71% oppose cutting fuel subsidies. A polling firm's random sample of 1,000 adults finds 52% oppose. Which estimate is more trustworthy for the adult population, and why?

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