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Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC

Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC

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What are opinions polls? A public form of political gossip, a way for politicians to test public reactions to policies or an accurate prediction of how people will vote? Opinion polls have their uses, but it is important to remember they do not, and are not intended to, predict the future. Getting political opinion polling in perspective is not always as straight forward as it seems.
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Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC - Transcript -- The making of the public opinion: Your truth or theirs

Transcript -- The making of the public opinion: Your truth or theirs

Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC

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10/24/10 • -1 min

Transcript -- A public form of political gossip, a way for politicians to test out public reaction to policies, an accurate prediction of how people will vote? Getting political opinion polling in perspective is not always as straight forward as it seems.
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Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC - Transcript -- Perspective: The making of the public opinion: Your truth or theirs

Transcript -- Perspective: The making of the public opinion: Your truth or theirs

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10/24/10 • -1 min

Transcript -- Opinion polls have their uses - but it is important to remember they do not, nor are intended to, predict the future. Join Dave Middleton for a discussion about the pitfalls of polls, and dangers of irresponsible media reporting.
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Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC - The making of the public opinion: Your truth or theirs

The making of the public opinion: Your truth or theirs

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10/24/10 • 4 min

A public form of political gossip, a way for politicians to test out public reaction to policies, an accurate prediction of how people will vote? Getting political opinion polling in perspective is not always as straight forward as it seems.
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Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC - Perspective: The making of the public opinion: Your truth or theirs

Perspective: The making of the public opinion: Your truth or theirs

Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC

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10/24/10 • 9 min

Opinion polls have their uses - but it is important to remember they do not, nor are intended to, predict the future. Join Dave Middleton for a discussion about the pitfalls of polls, and dangers of irresponsible media reporting.
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How many episodes does Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC have?

Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC currently has 4 episodes available.

What topics does Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC cover?

The podcast is about Community, Fact, Courses, Reality, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC?

The episode title 'The making of the public opinion: Your truth or theirs' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC?

The average episode length on Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC is 7 minutes.

When was the first episode of Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC?

The first episode of Pitfalls of Polls - for iPad/Mac/PC was released on Oct 24, 2010.

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