Identify the population of interest, the sample frame, and the sample. This is a survey that was conducted by Gallup. This survey was done to find out what percentage of the United States adults smoke marijuana. For this survey, the population of interest are US adults. In order to conduct this survey, Gallup randomly selected 1,023 adults, between the age of 18 and higher who live in in the United States. These people were selected using random digit dial method. Only 500 out of the 1,023 adults participated in the phone interview, which is less than 50% of the people that were selected randomly from around the US. Survey administration Looking through their website, there is no evidence that Gallup is a pro or anti marijuana company. In …show more content…
However, this conclusion is not accurate for several reasons. While randomly selecting people throughout the United States is good and can reduce voluntary response bias, the only reached out to a little over a thousand people, which in its own makes their conclusion weak as 1,023 people can not be representative of all adult people that live in the United States. In addition to this flaw, this survey contains a non response bias as only 500 of those selected people cooperated. The fact that there is a non response bias means that there is a population that isn't represented since the people that did not respond might or might not smoke marijuana. To make their conclusion even weaker, the survey’s 60% of the responses were through cell phones while the other 40% was through landlines, which can result in overrepresentation or underrepresentation of certain age groups. Another bias that could have people respond in one way might be social desirability, this means that people might give an other that they think is acceptable based on the area they live in. All and all, this survey is poorly conducted and the conclusion generalizes the US adults and is simply
About one out of five 10th graders and about 1 out of four high school seniors used marijuana in the past month (Facts for Teens, 1). It is the second most popular drug among teens in the US (Encarta, 1). Teens, ages 12-17, that use marijuana weekly are nine times more likely than non-users to experience with illegal drugs and alcohol (Fed. Study, 1). More 13 & 14 year olds are using drugs, fifteen pe...
Although there are numerous deaths, at least 100,000, from prescription drugs each year, there has never been a death attributed to marijuana. The late Dr. Tod Mikuriya, a former administrator of the US government’s marijuana research programs, stated that after he had treated about 10,000 patients in 15 years, he felt that there are about 200 different medical conditions that respond favorably to medical marijuana.
In this essay I will explore the positive and negative effects of legalizing Cannabis in California. I support the legalization of Cannabis, these are my reasons why; If California does legalize Cannabis then it would decrease the money spent on drug enforcement and criminal persecution. Legalizing Cannabis would also reduce the value of the black market product. It would also generate revenue for the California economy because it would be a taxable item that is in high demand.
" Nonsmokers support their views by emphasizing the laws on marijuana. For the second phase of my data I studied marijuana smokers during a get together. I was allowed to observe them during a routine smoking session. The smokers started out talking and joking around. The group consisted of long time friends, coworkers, and a few people that only saw
in Colorado and Washington as not only medicinal, but recreational use. They have also begun
As with alcohol, men (50.1%) are more likely than their female counterparts (39.2%) to have used marijuana during their life time. The same sample of men (18.2%) and women (10.2%) have used marijuana in the past year. This is up from 5.7% for men and 2.4% for women in 1993, over three times higher for the men and four times for the women. The younger generations, like men, are more likely to use marijuana, with approximately 70% of those between the ages of 18-24 years old having tired it at least once. The youngest age group sampled, 15-17 years old, almost 30% of them used cannabis in the past year, peaking at 47% with the age group18 & 19 year olds. After this point usage within the past year tends to decline with only 10% of the population surveyed claiming they still use marijuana.
Mekdlawit Demissie IGED 130-06 Informative Speech Outline Topic: Marijuana Speech Goal: To inform the audience about the long and short term effects of marijuana usage. Central Idea: Marijuana is the most commonly used drug amongst young people in the United States. Introduction: I. Attention getter:
In order to test my theory I was going to need to use a few different methods of obtaining data. The first method is for me to just use past experiences from my own life. I use marijuana on a regular basis and have friends who do as well, so this is a good base for looking at how people act when using the substance.
The public has been highly respondent to the idea of legalizing marijuana. Many states are making decisions independently from the federal government. “A growing share of the American public supports liberalizing marijuana laws. For years surveys by CNN and other news organizations have found that most Americans agree pot smokers should not go to jail. In polls taken this year by Zogby, CBS News, and Rasmussen Repor...
Marijuana is the most popular illegal street drug in America. It is something that has been a part of our society for many years. The name Marijuana is a Mexican term that was originally used for “low quality tobacco”. Forty eight percent of Americans have tried Marijuana and six and a half percent of high school seniors admit to daily use (Khamsi).
The legalization of marijuana is a very prominent and controversial topic in today’s society. Many people will argue against the legalization because of the lies and stereotypes that have been posed against the typical “pot smoker.” The skewed perception of lazy and unmotivated Americans spread over the last century have distorted the truth about cannabis. There are many different reasons for legalizing marijuana including an easy tax to profit from, medical reasons, and also many drugs and substances that are already legal are much more dangerous.
“The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) conducts the annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a major source of information on substance use, abuse, and dependence among Americans twelve years and older” (DrugFacts 1). Illicit drug use in the United States has been increasing. In 2013, an estimated 24.6 million Americans (9.4 percent of the population) had used an illicit drug in the past month. This number is up from the 8.3 percent in 2002. This is increase reflects the recent rise in the use of marijuana since 2007. In 2013, there were 19.8 million users, making it the most commonly used illicit
When most think of marijuana, it is often affiliated with criminal acts and it is widely accepted as a malicious substance. This is true to a degree, but that overlooks its numerous health benefits, and potential economic impact. For a number of years the legalization of marijuana has been a heavily debated topic throughout Canada. Public opinion is divided on whether or not it should be legalized or decriminalized. A poll conducted by the Forum Poll consisting of 1189 Canadians 18 years of age and older, over two thirds (69%) supported either decriminalization for small amounts of marijuana (34%) or outright legalization and taxation (35%) (Forum Research). Canada is ranked fifth in the world for marijuana usage, but ranks first among industrializing nations. 16% of people aged 15 and older have admitted to using marijuana on a regular basis (Fox News). Although the decision to legalize marijuana may be a controversial one, it's use should be allowed due to it's health benefits, it's importance to certain religious groups, and the much needed boost it will provide to Canada's economy.
Marijuana is so popular that an An estimated one out of every three people in the US have tried it. Around 44% of US high school students have smoked it. Marijuana users are not easily detectable, nor is the drug just used in one area of the body. society. The.
The use of drugs and mind-alternating substances has been a part of society for decades. The ‘high’ that people attain from the use of such substances is very attractive and exciting however, the effects of this use are minimized. Particularly for youth, a group of individuals who are seeking independence and experimentation, drug use represents the balance between taking risks and taking responsibility for one’s actions. However, the developmental processes of adolescents are known to not encompass the maturity required to fully think through such decisions. As such, the use of a ‘smaller-scale’ drug like marijuana is even more minimized. The purpose of this paper is to discuss what the risks of using marijuana are for youths, why they are the most affected, how this problem has progressed over the last three decades, and what preventative measures and treatment options are in place. It will also discuss what schools, parents, and government agencies could be doing to help improve the issue, and the impact that this issue is having on society.