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How accurate is political polling?

Political polling has been an inherent part of democratic societies for long, and these snapshots guide campaign strategies, media coverage, and voter expectations. One question frequently asked is how accurate the political polls are. Knowing what affects the accuracy of political polls is thus important to understand their results. The Science of Polling Political polling…

Veteran Pollster John Zogby’s Newest Book Takes Readers Behind the Scenes of a Mysterious Industry

Veteran Pollster John Zogby’s Newest Book, Beyond the Horse Race: How to Read Polls and Why We Should, Takes Readers Behind the Scenes of a Mysterious Industry   Described by Booklist as a “timely read for the politically inclined,” the latest book from John Zogby, one of America’s most prominent pollsters, offers readers a master…

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Are telephone surveys cost effective?

Telephone surveying has traditionally been one of the popular techniques of data collection in the area of market research and surveys of public opinion. Cost-effectiveness has, however, always remained a question in the minds of all organizations while choosing their research methodology. This post aims to examine the cost-effectiveness of a telephone survey by elaborating…