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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.

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.