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Latest biased polling goes unquestioned by journalists

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Tweet A new Washington Post-ABC News poll that is making lots of headlines, both nationally and locally, reported that opposition to “gay marriage” has fallen to a “new low,” with only 39 percent of the public opposed. It would seem … Continue reading →

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Reporting on poll results often fails Journalism 101

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Tweet Political reporters often report poll results about candidates or issues without examining whether the polling sample makes any sense. Since a polling sample can almost single-handedly determine its results, this would seem like an elementary requirement of any competent … Continue reading →

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