Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2025
Abstract
This activity demystifies opinion polls. It addresses the question, “Why are polls often wrong?” by guiding students to create and analyze a flawed survey. Students conduct a survey with common flaws and analyze results to understand how shortcomings skew results. The project explores the concepts of margin of error, sample size, bias, and framing.
Recommended Citation
Williams, Michael Jr., "Item 4: Assignment: Understanding Polls: A Hands-On Survey Activity" (2025). Michael Williams, American National Government 100-200 Level Introductory Course. 4.
https://open.clemson.edu/williams/4
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