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5. I've seen two.

Wed Aug 22, 2012, 09:31 PM

Aug 2012

Both were started by newbies with under 100 posts.

Make of that what you will.

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Poll predicted last elections accurately [View all] BlueinOhio Aug 2012 OP

I've seen two. 99Forever Aug 2012 #5

noted concern is noted cthulu2016 Aug 2012 #2

Most people simply do not pay attention. MrSlayer Aug 2012 #3

This presumes things always work in predictable ways... CabCurious Aug 2012 #4

I think the poll is a fraud Dkc05 Aug 2012 #6

if it predicted a bush win in 2000 and 2004, then it is clearly wrong samsingh Aug 2012 #7

It's a "postdiction" model, as mentioned in the other threads. CJCRANE Aug 2012 #8

Rubbish. Data mining and post hoc ergo propter hoc. longship Aug 2012 #9

Are you concerned, BlueinOhio? SalviaBlue Aug 2012 #10