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Pros and cons of public opinion polls - Jason Robert Jaffe

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How do public opinion polls work? And, more importantly, are they accurate? Jason Robert Jaffe reveals the complexities and biases of polls and provides tips on how to think about polls as we make everyday decisions.

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We find that people tend to give socially desirable answers in response to poll questions. That means that which of the following is most true?

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  • Director Darcy Vorhees
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  • Animator Marissa Hutchins, Sarah Johnson
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