DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR PUBLIC OPINION POLLS



DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR PUBLIC OPINION POLLS

Directions: Go to and answer the questions below.

1. According to the polls, which issues do most people think are important for the government to address?

2. According to the polls, which issues are less important? Why do you think this is?

3. If you were running for office in the next election, which issues would you address in your platform? What would you propose?

4. Anonymous written polls are generally considered to be more accurate than telephone polls. What reasons can you give for this?

5. How does the phrasing of the question affect the poll results? Give an example.

6. Should public opinion polls be used in setting the policy agenda? How?

7. What are the dangers in using public opinion polls in establishing public policy?

8. Is this poll likely to be accurate?

Reputable pollster?

Big enough sample?

Margin of Error?

Random?

Representative?

How was it conducted?

Clear questions?

Too complicated?

Unbiased Questions?

Too many questions?

Socially undesirable bias?

Were they asked in a fair way?

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