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How Election Polling Works and Doesn't Work

Stuff You Should Know

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Unraveling Election Polling

This chapter explores the complexities of election polling, focusing on participant selection, demographic representation, and the challenges pollsters face. It emphasizes the need for reliable, unbiased polling sources and discusses the implications of 'shy voters' on poll accuracy. The chapter further highlights the statistical principles behind polling and cautions against misinterpretations of polling data in the media.

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