Polling 1
Why does the timing of a Poll matter
they can influence how people answer
What is Public Opinion
Collective attitudes and beliefs on politics
What is Popular Sovereignty
Power from the people
Why are more educated people like to be more politically involved
How do Margins affect polls accuracy
the bigger the number the less accurate the poll
When are benchmark polls used
Before Elections
they track certain events or topics overtime
What is a Dynamic Opinion
Can Change based on events
What is a Stable opinion
is a long term belief
What is a Push Poll
A poll that is designed to lead people to certain answers
This Political Socialization tool can make people more involved in politics as it may introduce them to certain topics or how the system works
School
This Political Socialization factor can shape peoples morality
Religion
Family
This Political Socialization factor is important during teen years and gives people new perspectives
Peers
How is Media important to Political Socialization
People may look at media for what they believe In and how they are supposed to feel on topics.
Why are Exit Polls unreliable
People sometimes are ashamed of their answer, also not everyone is going to answer these polls so it may not be accurate
How can Political Polarization affect polls
People may distrust some organizations asking the questions
How can Leading questions influence an answer
it can lead a respondent into answering a certain way
BandWagon Effect
this is where people answer based on how they feel the majority of people would answer
Social Desirability Bias
the idea people might answer a certain way to sound better
Is this a good question why or why not: Is Arby's Healthy and Affordable?
No double barrel question
Why is Random Sampling important
stops bias, and ensures that all parts of the population have a chance to be polled
why would congress care about polling
What is Political Socialization?
the idea that your world around you shapes your political views
Why is the silent Majority sometimes under represented?
they might be ashamed to state their view on a poll