Rationalization and Derivation Processes in Survey Studies of Political Candidate Evaluation

Authors:
  • WRWendy M. Rahn
    Wendy M. Rahn
  • JKJon A. Krosnick
    Jon A. Krosnick
  • MBMarijke Breuning
    Marijke Breuning
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Abstract
In order to assess the determinants of voters' candidate preferences, some analysts have examined responses to open-ended questions that ask citizens what m...