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Ever wondered how opinion polls work? As election fever grows - so does the importance of opinion polls which today are an essential part of modern political life. Political strategists, voters and the media all lap up the data generated - but where does it come from? How many people do you need to…

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    Opinion Polls in a Nutshell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2015 5:16


    Ever wondered how opinion polls work? As election fever grows - so does the importance of opinion polls which today are an essential part of modern political life. Political strategists, voters and the media all lap up the data generated - but where does it come from? How many people do you need to interview to get trustworthy data? and just how easy is it to predict the future based on the opinions of the present?

    Transcript -- Opinion Polls in a Nutshell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2015


    Transcript -- Ever wondered how opinion polls work? As election fever grows - so does the importance of opinion polls which today are an essential part of modern political life. Political strategists, voters and the media all lap up the data generated - but where does it come from? How many people do you need to interview to get trustworthy data? and just how easy is it to predict the future based on the opinions of the present?

    Polls and predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2015 1:36


    How do opinion polls actually predict whose going to win an election? Learn how the UK electoral system makes predicting elections especially difficult.

    Transcript -- Polls and predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2015


    Transcript -- How do opinion polls actually predict whose going to win an election? Learn how the UK electoral system makes predicting elections especially difficult.

    What's the point of Exit Polls?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2015 1:51


    Self explanatory as it seems, there's more to Exit Polls than the name suggests. Learn what makes them a valuable tool for voters, politicians and the media alike. Said to be so accurate and influential they can predict future results and even help to avoid fraud.

    Transcript -- What's the point of Exit Polls?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2015


    Transcript -- Self explanatory as it seems, there's more to Exit Polls than the name suggests. Learn what makes them a valuable tool for voters, politicians and the media alike. Said to be so accurate and influential they can predict future results and even help to avoid fraud.

    Who needs a poll?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2015 2:07


    Who carried out the first opinion poll and why are they so popular? This light-hearted and revealing clip examines the real purpose of polling voters and how you ensure the accuracy of a sample...

    Transcript -- Who needs a poll?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2015


    Transcript -- Who carried out the first opinion poll and why are they so popular? This light-hearted and revealing clip examines the real purpose of polling voters and how you ensure the accuracy of a sample...

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