What is public opinion, and why is so much time and effort spent on measuring it in the united states? what techniques are used to obtain an accurate reading of public opinion? are public opinion poll results generally accurate? explain?

Neighborhood and community characteristics: the social ecology approach emphasizes the view that certain social and physical characteristics of neighborhoods and communities influence the likelihood of committing deviance and crime. imagine that you are in a position as a community leader. there are several neighborhoods in your community with: high poverty rates low quality housing single parent households which issue would you address first, and what strategies would you propose to address this issue?