Can You Trust Polling Data? Is Biden Really Set to Win the Presidency - TLDR News
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a major reason for skepticism about polling reliability after the 2016 election?
Polls showed a tie between Trump and Clinton.
Polls predicted a Clinton victory.
Polls predicted a Trump victory.
Polls were not conducted in 2016.
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What was unique about the candidates in the 2016 election?
Both were widely disliked.
Both were highly popular.
Both had no political experience.
Both were from the same party.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the 'shy Trump voter' hypothesis?
Trump supporters are more vocal in polls.
Trump supporters are less likely to express their support in polls.
Trump supporters are more likely to lie in online polls.
Trump supporters are less likely to participate in polls.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did pollsters respond to the criticism after the 2016 election?
They stopped conducting polls.
They implemented new regulations and expectations.
They made no changes.
They ignored the criticism.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a key difference between state and national polling?
National polls are conducted less frequently.
State polls can vary more widely in accuracy.
National polls focus on individual states.
State polls are always more accurate.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the primary purpose of polling?
To predict the election outcome.
To provide a snapshot of current public opinion.
To determine the winner of an election.
To influence voter behavior.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should one pay more attention to swing state polls?
They are less important than national polls.
They can be more indicative of the election outcome.
They have no impact on the electoral college.
They are always more accurate than national polls.
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