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There are cases where surveys are useful, but none of them hinge on getting accurate results. The two that come to mind: push polls, and exploiting sample bias
by rabidsnail 14y ago
There are cases where surveys are useful, but none of them hinge on getting accurate results. The two that come to mind: push polls, and exploiting sample bias to make yourself look good.
- awenger 14y agoI've enjoyed the recent 5-hour ENERGY ad about how many doctors approve of their product. A whopping 73% of doctors recommend low calorie energy products... when measuring the percent of those who recommend energy products. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCqT3fdAAHQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCqT3fdAAHQ While there are abusive uses like push polls and leading questions, there are legitimate uses too.
- rabidsnail 14y agoThat example is even worse; 73% of doctors recommend that if you must use an energy product, you should use a low-calorie one.
- awenger 14y agoI always forget how sarcasm is lost online. I meant that as an example of a misleading, bad poll.