diff --git a/apgov/Bias_In_Polling_Questions_Chart.md b/apgov/Bias_In_Polling_Questions_Chart.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7a074db --- /dev/null +++ b/apgov/Bias_In_Polling_Questions_Chart.md @@ -0,0 +1,47 @@ +# Polling Methods and Questions + +## Calling survey participants on the phone from Noon until 3PM + +### Is it a problem? If so, why? +some people will not respond because they are busy then. +### How to correct it? Rewrite it. +change the time so that it is after work hours so that people will be able to answer +## A store asks customers to fill out an online survey in exchange for a coupon on their next visit. + +### Is it a problem? If so, why? + +### How to correct it? Rewrite it. + +## Polling only a retirement home to gague the nation's views on health care. + +### Is it a problem? If so, why? + +### How to correct it? Rewrite it. + + +## A country radio station wants ot know what the most popular type of music is, so they ask their listenewrs to call in to say their favorate type. + +### Is it a problem? If so, why? + +### How to correct it? Rewrite it. + +## You survey customers at a mall. You want to know which stores they shop at the most. You walk around a computer shop and choose 20 customers there for your survey. + +### Is it a problem? If so, why? + +### How to correct it? Rewrite it. + +## "Are you in favor of killing babies?" in an anti-abortion survey + +### Is it a problem? If so, why? +seriosly biased question. +### How to correct it? Rewrite it. +do you agree with abortion? +## "Do you like the President?" in a presidential approval rating. + +### Is it a problem? If so, why? + +### How to correct it? Rewrite it. + + +