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How To Read Polls In 2024

FiveThirtyEight Politics

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Understanding Polling Accuracy

This chapter explains the concept of margin of error in polling and its relevance to interpreting public sentiment through sample data. It discusses how factors like sample size and question design influence polling accuracy and highlights the importance of recognizing the limitations of polls when assessing public opinion.

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