Any analysis of exit polling reveals a welter of numbers whose meaning remains slightly elusive, with issues or candidate characteristics described as "very important," "somewhat important," or "not important at all" by voters. ...
Social Sciences
Feb 27, 2014
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Analyses of Twitter feeds have been used to track flu epidemics, predict stock market changes and do political polling, but now that the National Football League season is underway, the natural question is: Can Twitter help ...
Computer Sciences
Sep 12, 2013
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Hypothetically speaking, if someone told you that a hypothetical question could influence your judgments or behaviour, would you believe them?
Social Sciences
Oct 6, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- With the election cycle now underway, many Americans will be responding to political polls about who they support in the races for president and other offices. But can the poll questions themselves influence ...
Social Sciences
Sep 20, 2011
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Public opinion polls are often considered "the will of the people" but a new study on the role of polls in South Korea shows that they may not always be that transparent.
Social Sciences
Dec 18, 2023
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While most Hispanics remain registered Democrats, support for the party is eroding, according to the results of the Annual Hispanic Public Opinion Survey.
Political science
Dec 14, 2023
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Nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation. Today the so-called "nones" represent about 30% of Democrats and 12% of Republicans—and they are making their voices heard. Organizations lobby on behalf of ...
Social Sciences
Sep 7, 2023
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Attitudes about gun violence and firearm policies are influenced by race more than age, and opinions vary widely based on whether respondents were born in the U.S. and their political affiliation, according to a recent University ...
Social Sciences
May 9, 2023
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A national poll provides a snapshot into public sentiment about the acceptability of violent protest against federal, state and local government, providing current insights about the state of U.S. democracy and safety of ...
Political science
Feb 3, 2022
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How confident should you be in election polls? Not nearly as confident as the pollsters claim, according to a new Berkeley Haas study.
Political science
Oct 27, 2020
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