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Polling

Last Updated on October 15, 2019

Nicole Johnston

Nicole Johnston



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We looked at what public polling is, the historical development of it, and the characteristics of a valid, scientific poll. Discussion of polling flaws seen in the "Literary Digest" and "Chicago Tribune" were discussed. The stream ended with two current polls from Gallup and 538.



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