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Assessing the Representativeness of Public Opinion Surveys

Overview For decades survey research has provided trusted data about political attitudes and voting behavior, the economy, health, education, demography and many other topics. But political and media surveys are facing significant challenges as a consequence of societal and technological changes. It has become increasingly difficult to contact potential respondents and to persuade them to […]

report | Sep 22, 2011

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report | Mar 7, 2011

How do you decide what to ask in your polls?

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report | Dec 29, 2010

How accurate are online polls in 2010?

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