METHODS / 14 OCTOBER 2026
How a poll is built: from population to sample
A credible poll begins with a clear population and a documented way of choosing people.
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Insights
Poll releases, data briefs, sector notes, and plain-language explainers on how research works.
METHODS / 14 OCTOBER 2026
Weighting: why one respondent can count for more than one person
Weighting adjusts the balance of a sample. It does not create additional interviews.
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Margin of error, honestly
Sampling uncertainty is one part of a survey’s uncertainty. Read the number with its assumptions.
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How to spot a fake poll
Five practical checks before you trust or share a polling graphic.
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