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How to Read a Poll

Jun 18th, 2008 | By Jonathan Golob | Category: 2008, Featured Articles, Stats

As we approach November, I anticipate a tidal wave of blog posts on polls. Reading the polling data improperly is hazardous to your health. The disconnect between the polling and the 2004 election results nearly resulted in my death. Avoid my mistakes.
1. Remember that polls are always of a population that may or may not [...]