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I don't agree with the conclusion; 3% difference is basically within the error margins for these types of things. I typically assume a ~5% error margin, which i

by arp242 3y ago

I don't agree with the conclusion; 3% difference is basically within the error margins for these types of things. I typically assume a ~5% error margin, which is nice round number I just pulled out of my ass, but it seems roughly accurate.

cool_dude85 3y ago
Re-read the question. The first one is 45-favor, 38-oppose, the second one is 48-oppose, 34-favor.
- IshKebab 3y ago
  No it isn't. The first one is 45-favour, 38 don't favour. That's a totally different thing. This proves the idea that you can get a result that points the way you want it to. But it doesn't quite prove that the leading questions have any effect. To do that they would need to ask 2 more sets of questions with the "oppose"/"support" questions inverted. Otherwise the effect could just be due to the different wording of the final question.
quatrefoil 3y ago
You're misreading the answers. In sample A, 45% are in favor of reintroducing National Service and (38% oppose it). In sample B, the phrasing is reversed, meaning that 34% are in favor (and 48% oppose it). So, the difference is 11 percentage points.
- IshKebab 3y ago
  > (38% oppose it) No, you're misreading too - see my other comment.
- arp242 3y ago
  Eh right, do'h >_< But in that case you need to add a control for both questions without the prior four questions. How do you know the difference in phrasing doesn't matter?