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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.

Even if polls are conducted as scientifically as possible, it is still likely that the answers may either be inaccurate or misleading. What are some other reasons, besides those mentioned in the video, that public opinion polls may be wrong?

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