Question

A ________ is a panel of "average citizens" who are used by political consultants to test ideas and words for later use in campaigns.

Answer 1

Answer:

A focus group is a panel of "average citizens" who are used by political consultants to test ideas.

Explanation:

A focus group is a research method used in the social sciences and in market research that brings together a group of people in order to discuss a particular social problem or issue or to gain feedback regarding a product, advertising campaign or concept. A focus group is usually led by a monitor who helps to guide discussion and who will relate the discussion outcomes to the researchers.  Politicians sometimes use focus groups to understand how the general public will react to certain angles of their political campaigns.