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What’s up with these political polls?

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CHAPTER

The Evolution and Challenges of Political Polling

This chapter explores the historical development of polling from the 1930s to the present, focusing on the impact of technology on methodologies. It highlights the challenges of achieving representativeness in polls, especially regarding demographic participation and the engagement of young voters. The discussion includes recent polling accuracy in Canadian elections, particularly the underestimation of support for conservative parties in rural areas.

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