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Are POLLS reliable these days? [View all] Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 OP
Polls can be reliable but not polls about an election 2yrs in the future peacebird Nov 2014 #1
No doubt about that. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #2
This is another reason polls are less reliable, many folks only have cell phones not land lines peacebird Nov 2014 #15
I don't think they undercounted millenials this election yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #17
Yeoman, why do you think that? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #19
I was being snarky. yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #21
Don't be so hard on yourself :) Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #24
Cool and thank you! yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #25
Thats definitely an issue with sampling. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #18
pollsters are hired by people who want to poll high in the polls. do not let clients down. spanone Nov 2014 #3
That's kinda why I'm curious. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #5
Polls are a snap shot of right now. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #4
How do you define MAJORITY of DEMOCRATS? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #8
Scientific polling from different polling firms showing registered democrats support her for the hrmjustin Nov 2014 #13
YES, I get that she is leading for now... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #16
We should take all polls for what they are worth. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #23
Yes, take all polls for what they are worth... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #26
Well some are better than others. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #27
That's why I'm confused!?. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #30
No these pollsters are not trying to please people. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #31
Hmm, seems reasonable. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #35
Remember we are atalking about multiple polling firms so I doubt it is to curry favor. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #39
She is undoubtably in "the lead" Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #50
Most reputable pollster include cell phone users and make sure their samples measure ... DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2014 #6
DO reputable pollsters explain sampling techniques? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #9
Some pollsters are more transparent than others. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2014 #12
A representative sample! Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #20
Depends. When a politician wants to know what's what, he or merrily Nov 2014 #7
So, if pollsters are hired with an agenda... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #10
There are lies, damned lies, and statistics. Mark Twain Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2014 #11
All polling firms? hrmjustin Nov 2014 #14
Nice ;~/ Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #22
Polls now include cell phones Savannahmann Nov 2014 #28
Oooooh, Savannahmann. Good info, I think? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #32
I've posted several times about the "fear of change" factor. IMO, Polls are fairly accurate when CK_John Nov 2014 #29
I'm still not clear about HOW polls are accurate? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #33
The most important thing about a poll is who paid for it. Society only needs polls because CK_John Nov 2014 #44
I think I understand you? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #52
Less and less reliable as technology advances while polling methodology continues... Spazito Nov 2014 #34
Is that so?! Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #37
After this last election, sure doesn't seem like it. Rex Nov 2014 #36
Maybe someone's thumb is on the scale? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #40
I think you have the answer right there - voter purges, apathy Rex Nov 2014 #42
...the news station that tells people 'what is going on'... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #47
It all depends on the Questions. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2014 #38
Certainly how and what questions are asked... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #43
It is like here in Arizona. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2014 #49
That's ok, but still onerous on voters Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #53
Turnout can really change matters Yo_Mama Nov 2014 #41
Why is a "Likely voter" poll the most reliable? Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #45
Because, when you survey, you inevitably talk to a lot of registered people who don't vote Yo_Mama Nov 2014 #51
So "likely" voters is better than "registered" voters... Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #54
Ah, what they do is take the characteristics of the people they spoke to Yo_Mama Nov 2014 #55
Elections aren't reliable these days. N/t roamer65 Nov 2014 #46
Geez, yeah, cut right to the chase. Cosmic Kitten Nov 2014 #48
Probably as reliable as our votes, so no, no fuckin' way. valerief Nov 2014 #56
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