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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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Director
Darcy Vorhees
Educator
Jason Robert Jaffe
Animator
Marissa Hutchins, Sarah Johnson
Artist
Tom Beuerlein
Narrator
Jason Robert Jaffe

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