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In reply to the discussion: Are POLLS reliable these days? [View all]Cosmic Kitten
(3,498 posts)32. Oooooh, Savannahmann. Good info, I think?
So this 52-54 thing...
Do you think that a poll showing "my" candidates
losing would depress turnout?
I vote no matter what, but some might not be so committed.
I do know that when people feel helpless they will give up.
Do you think polls could diminish turnout?
Totally agree with you on the "big issue" thing.
Show me, don't tell me.
BUT...
How is polling "accurate"?
Exit polls don't seem to be accurate?
And many polls only tell us the result of a poll,
not always the specific questions asked.
If I don't know how a poll question is framed
how can I know if my interpretation of the results
reflects the actual questions asked?
That might impact the accuracy/interpretation?
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This is another reason polls are less reliable, many folks only have cell phones not land lines
peacebird
Nov 2014
#15
pollsters are hired by people who want to poll high in the polls. do not let clients down.
spanone
Nov 2014
#3
Scientific polling from different polling firms showing registered democrats support her for the
hrmjustin
Nov 2014
#13
Remember we are atalking about multiple polling firms so I doubt it is to curry favor.
hrmjustin
Nov 2014
#39
Most reputable pollster include cell phone users and make sure their samples measure ...
DemocratSinceBirth
Nov 2014
#6
I've posted several times about the "fear of change" factor. IMO, Polls are fairly accurate when
CK_John
Nov 2014
#29
The most important thing about a poll is who paid for it. Society only needs polls because
CK_John
Nov 2014
#44
Less and less reliable as technology advances while polling methodology continues...
Spazito
Nov 2014
#34