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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.

What is the word for the group of people that respond to questions during a public opinion poll?

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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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