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How To Read Polls In 2024

FiveThirtyEight Politics

CHAPTER

Understanding Polling: Margin of Error Explained

This chapter explores the concept of margin of error in polling through analogies suited for younger audiences. It discusses how sample size impacts accuracy, the significance of representativeness in polls, and the various sources of error that can influence the interpretation of public opinion.

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