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Pollsters normally have a good idea what answer their customer wants to hear. Those who deliver that answer get more business.
by mrec 8y ago
Pollsters normally have a good idea what answer their customer wants to hear. Those who deliver that answer get more business.
- warkdarrior 8y agoYes, until their customer sees that the poll results do not match reality.
- mrec 8y agoPolls aren't always about matching reality. They're often used as ammunition in an argument - "Look, the majority supports my position!" The classic example is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ZZJXw4MTA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ZZJXw4MTA