U.S. Political System Measuring Public Opinion
Early Polling George Gallup –Scientific method
Types of polls In-person Telephone interview Mail questionnaire Exit polls
In person
Telephone interview
Mail questionnaire
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Conducting Polls Sampling Question Wording Question Order Timing
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Media & Public Good Role of Media Inform the public Serve as a watchdog Act as a gatekeeper
Role of Media
Criticism of media Objectivity Negative focus Visual imagery “Horse race” coverage