What has been the relationship trend between negative campaign tone and voter turnout in the last 50 years?

a) Both negative campaigns and voter turnout have continually decreased but it is unclear whether they are related.

b) As negative ads have steadily decreased, voter turnout has steadily increased, indicating they have a direct relationship.

c) Negative campaigns have steadily increased and it is possible that it increased voter turnout but the evidence is not strong.

d) The increase in negative campaigning matches to a proportional decrease in voter turnout, showing a strong relationship.

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Hillary Stanton

29 September, 19:07

What has been the relationship trend between negative campaign tone and voter turnout in the last 50 years?

a) Both negative campaigns and voter turnout have continually decreased but it is unclear whether they are related.

b) As negative ads have steadily decreased, voter turnout has steadily increased, indicating they have a direct relationship.

c) Negative campaigns have steadily increased and it is possible that it increased voter turnout but the evidence is not strong.

d) The increase in negative campaigning matches to a proportional decrease in voter turnout, showing a strong relationship.

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Lia Yoder · Answer 1

"Negative campaigns have steadily increased and it is possible that it increased voter turnout but the evidence is not strong" is the one among the following that has been the relationship trend between negative campaign tone and voter turnout in the last 50 years. The correct option is option "C".