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Who is a ‘psephologist’?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Someone who specializes in statistical studies of voting patterns in elections.
  2. Someone who specializes in a certain branch of neuropsychology.
  3. Someone who specializes in a certain branch of astrophysics.
  4. Someone who practises Freudian psychoanalysis.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Someone who specializes in statistical studies of voting patterns in elections.

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) Someone who specializes in statistical studies of voting patterns in elections. 📚 Explanation: A 'psephologist' is an expert who uses mathematical data to analyze and predict the results of political elections. They look at trends and voter behavior. The word comes from a Greek term for the pebbles used by ancient citizens to cast their votes. It is a highly specialized field used during major polls.