Articles related to "Pollster"
George Gallup - A Pollster is Born
The pollster was born and raised in Iowa. Receiving his Ph.D. from the State University Of Iowa in 1928, he built a solid foundation and success as America's pollster.
american institute of public opinion • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • opinion poll
The pollster was born and raised in Iowa. Receiving his Ph.D. from the State University Of Iowa in 1928, he built a solid foundation and success as America's pollster.
american institute of public opinion • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • opinion poll
Pollsters Survive Truman's Victory
Truman's re-election stunned a young polling industry. The pollsters blew it, experts questioned their procedures, and the public pondered the value of political polls.
1948 presidential election • american pollster • elmo roper • george gallup • gallup poll
Truman's re-election stunned a young polling industry. The pollsters blew it, experts questioned their procedures, and the public pondered the value of political polls.
1948 presidential election • american pollster • elmo roper • george gallup • gallup poll
George Gallup's Big Bet
Gallup faced serious financial ruin if he lost the bet he made with the newspaper publishers to refund the money for his services for an entire year.
1936 presidential election • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • opinion poll
Gallup faced serious financial ruin if he lost the bet he made with the newspaper publishers to refund the money for his services for an entire year.
1936 presidential election • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • opinion poll
George Gallup's Big Break
Gallup faced serious odds as he took on the leading pollster of the day, the Literary Digest, but correctly predicted F.D.R. winning the 1936 presidential election.
american institute of public opinion • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • opinion poll
Gallup faced serious odds as he took on the leading pollster of the day, the Literary Digest, but correctly predicted F.D.R. winning the 1936 presidential election.
american institute of public opinion • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • opinion poll
George Gallup's Gaffe
During George Gallup's career, he did not miss the mark too often as he predicted future U.S. presidents. But, in the 1948 election, he blew it and was nearly ruined.
1948 presidential election • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • opinion poll
During George Gallup's career, he did not miss the mark too often as he predicted future U.S. presidents. But, in the 1948 election, he blew it and was nearly ruined.
1948 presidential election • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • opinion poll
George Gallup's Vision for Political Polling
His book, "The Pulse of Democracy," painted a vision of the potential of political polling. He believed that such polls could re-create the spirit of a town hall meeting.
1948 presidential election • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • politial opinion polls
His book, "The Pulse of Democracy," painted a vision of the potential of political polling. He believed that such polls could re-create the spirit of a town hall meeting.
1948 presidential election • american pollster • george gallup • gallup poll • politial opinion polls
A Vital Lesson from Political Polls in 1948
Opinion polling during presidential elections seems to be more pervasive than ever. Does America need a minimum daily requirement of political polls in election years?
1948 political poll data • election results and polls • harry truman • thomas dewey • george gallup
Opinion polling during presidential elections seems to be more pervasive than ever. Does America need a minimum daily requirement of political polls in election years?
1948 political poll data • election results and polls • harry truman • thomas dewey • george gallup
No Polls for Nevada Caucuses
Reeling from the humiliation of the New Hampshire primary pre-election polling missteps, US pollsters are forgoing surveying January 19th's Nevada Democratic Caucus.
nevada caucus • democratic caucus • presidential candidate • nevada hispanics • 36th state of the union
Reeling from the humiliation of the New Hampshire primary pre-election polling missteps, US pollsters are forgoing surveying January 19th's Nevada Democratic Caucus.
nevada caucus • democratic caucus • presidential candidate • nevada hispanics • 36th state of the union
The Polls to Follow
The Zogby and Battleground Polls are the ones to watch.
zogby and battleground polls
The Zogby and Battleground Polls are the ones to watch.
zogby and battleground polls
Obama Leads South Carolina Polls
Inaccurate polls in New Hampshire led to the media refraining from using polls in Nevada. Now the media is trying again to call the South Carolina Democratic Primary.
obama win in south carolina • south carolina democratic polls • black vote in south carolina • why clinton beat obama in new hampshire • polls of african american voters
Inaccurate polls in New Hampshire led to the media refraining from using polls in Nevada. Now the media is trying again to call the South Carolina Democratic Primary.
obama win in south carolina • south carolina democratic polls • black vote in south carolina • why clinton beat obama in new hampshire • polls of african american voters
ELECTION SURPRISES: TRUMAN'S 1948 VICTORY
Harry Truman defied all odds in winning his upset victory over Thomas Dewey in 1948. Every pollster predicted a big win for Dewey, and even Truman's own party agreed. Only Harry Truman knew better, and he showed them all!
harry truman • thomas e. dewey • president • poll • pollster
Harry Truman defied all odds in winning his upset victory over Thomas Dewey in 1948. Every pollster predicted a big win for Dewey, and even Truman's own party agreed. Only Harry Truman knew better, and he showed them all!
harry truman • thomas e. dewey • president • poll • pollster
Presidential Polling Inaccuracies
Accuracy in presidential election polling can provide accurate predictions within limitations. However, significant historical errors haunt the opinion polling industry.
accuracy in political polls • election polling • george gallup • presidential election of 2004 • public opinion polling
Accuracy in presidential election polling can provide accurate predictions within limitations. However, significant historical errors haunt the opinion polling industry.
accuracy in political polls • election polling • george gallup • presidential election of 2004 • public opinion polling
New Hampshire Primary Polls Wrong
ABC, CNN, CSPAN, Gallup, Reuters, USA Today, Washington Post, and Zogby polls all had Democratic candidate Barack Obama winning the New Hampshire Primary - what happened?
new hampshire primary • democratic candidate • barack obama • primary results • chicago daily tribune
ABC, CNN, CSPAN, Gallup, Reuters, USA Today, Washington Post, and Zogby polls all had Democratic candidate Barack Obama winning the New Hampshire Primary - what happened?
new hampshire primary • democratic candidate • barack obama • primary results • chicago daily tribune
Networks Promise Non-Stop Election Coverage
This week we look at web sites of major news networks covering the November 7th election; the death of television pioneer Steve Allen; a GROWING PAINS reunion movie and This Week in Television History.
steve allen • election coverage • presidential election • different strokes • dana plato
This week we look at web sites of major news networks covering the November 7th election; the death of television pioneer Steve Allen; a GROWING PAINS reunion movie and This Week in Television History.
steve allen • election coverage • presidential election • different strokes • dana plato
Census Sensibility
Essay in favor of enumeration instead of sampling for Census 2000.
census 2000 • sampling • enumeration • polling
Essay in favor of enumeration instead of sampling for Census 2000.
census 2000 • sampling • enumeration • polling
Major Mistakes in Political Polls
Political election polls in presidential elections survived and thrived despite some high profile blunders by leading polling organizations such as Gallup's Poll in 1948.
errors in political polls • franklin roosevelt • george gallup • gallup's political polls • harry truman
Political election polls in presidential elections survived and thrived despite some high profile blunders by leading polling organizations such as Gallup's Poll in 1948.
errors in political polls • franklin roosevelt • george gallup • gallup's political polls • harry truman
Americans culture junkies: Poll
A Zogby International poll suggests Americans can name the 3 Stooges but not the 3 branches of government.
poll • culture • zogby international • snow white and seven dwarves • gold rush
A Zogby International poll suggests Americans can name the 3 Stooges but not the 3 branches of government.
poll • culture • zogby international • snow white and seven dwarves • gold rush
Pros and Cons of Survey Methods
An ill-conceived survey can create biased results that misinform policymakers and citizens alike. The five main types of surveys each have their own benefits.
mail surveys • in-person interviews • in person interviews • internet surveys • phone surveys
An ill-conceived survey can create biased results that misinform policymakers and citizens alike. The five main types of surveys each have their own benefits.
mail surveys • in-person interviews • in person interviews • internet surveys • phone surveys
Asian-American Voters Choose Obama
Barack Obama might want to thank the small but significant Asian American vote for his victory on November 4th.
asian-americans choose obama • exit poll reveals asian american vote mattered • asian americans and the swing vote • asian-americans say economy most important issue • largest ever poll of asian-americans
Barack Obama might want to thank the small but significant Asian American vote for his victory on November 4th.
asian-americans choose obama • exit poll reveals asian american vote mattered • asian americans and the swing vote • asian-americans say economy most important issue • largest ever poll of asian-americans
Pyro Everyone's No.1 for Derby Run
Pyro, not by War Pass's defeat alone, has taken over the pollsters' No.1 Derby favorite position. Although War Pass's fall in the Tampa Bay Derby helped, Pyro is proven.
pyro derby no.1 • pyro proves derby worth • haskin derby picks • melikov derby picks • usatoday derby picks
Pyro, not by War Pass's defeat alone, has taken over the pollsters' No.1 Derby favorite position. Although War Pass's fall in the Tampa Bay Derby helped, Pyro is proven.
pyro derby no.1 • pyro proves derby worth • haskin derby picks • melikov derby picks • usatoday derby picks
Debate rages on over same-sex marriage
Despite a decisive response from the Supreme Court essentially rendering the debate redundant, Conservative leader Stephen Harper rails on against what he sees as the nation's most important issue.
same-sex marriage • gay • lesbian • parliament • stephen harper
Despite a decisive response from the Supreme Court essentially rendering the debate redundant, Conservative leader Stephen Harper rails on against what he sees as the nation's most important issue.
same-sex marriage • gay • lesbian • parliament • stephen harper
TALES...U.S. CAMPAIGN Y2K EVENT UPDATE SPECIAL
Editor's final wrapup and analysis of the recent U.S. elections
texas culture • texas politics • u.s. elections • u.s. politics
Editor's final wrapup and analysis of the recent U.S. elections
texas culture • texas politics • u.s. elections • u.s. politics
Wow! JazzFest 2001
Wow does it get any better than this... 3 weeks... 2 festivals... What more can you ask for...
new orleans • french quarter • festivals • jazzfest • fun
Wow does it get any better than this... 3 weeks... 2 festivals... What more can you ask for...
new orleans • french quarter • festivals • jazzfest • fun
Canadians Don't Trust Politicians
With the Mulroney/Schreiber affair soon to be back on the front pages, politicians are likely to see their tarnished reputations drop further.
distrust of politicians • brian mulroney • karlheinz schreiber • political scandal • mulroney-schreiber affair
With the Mulroney/Schreiber affair soon to be back on the front pages, politicians are likely to see their tarnished reputations drop further.
distrust of politicians • brian mulroney • karlheinz schreiber • political scandal • mulroney-schreiber affair
Obama Inexperience about Foreign Affairs
Obama's lack of international experience could be tested soon after he is elected. Take it from his running mate, Senator Joe Biden
obama inexperience in foreign affairs • obama and international crisis experience • obama and national security experience • obama and kennedy comparison • biden's international crisis warning
Obama's lack of international experience could be tested soon after he is elected. Take it from his running mate, Senator Joe Biden
obama inexperience in foreign affairs • obama and international crisis experience • obama and national security experience • obama and kennedy comparison • biden's international crisis warning
Rahm Emanuel Named Chief of Staff Under Obama
Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel accepts the power position of Chief of Staff, becoming the first-appointed Obama cabinet member.
rahm emanuel • chief of staff • barack obama • presidential cabinet • illinois representative
Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel accepts the power position of Chief of Staff, becoming the first-appointed Obama cabinet member.
rahm emanuel • chief of staff • barack obama • presidential cabinet • illinois representative
The Best Laid Plans...
Bipartisanship or confusion?
elections • impeachment • republicans • democrats • clinton
Bipartisanship or confusion?
elections • impeachment • republicans • democrats • clinton
Through the Rounds of the NCAAs
Don't be fooled by the apparent madness this first weekend of March. The NCAA Tournament is still proceeding as scheduled, John McQuiston writes.
sports • college basketball • sports commentary • ncaa tournament
Don't be fooled by the apparent madness this first weekend of March. The NCAA Tournament is still proceeding as scheduled, John McQuiston writes.
sports • college basketball • sports commentary • ncaa tournament
Conservative Bid for Majority Government Fails
Despite the Conservatives targeted campaign against Stephane Dion's Liberals for this past federal election, Stephen Harper's Conservatives failed to obtain a majority.
elections canada • federal election • conservative party of canada • stephen harper • canada's federal election results
Despite the Conservatives targeted campaign against Stephane Dion's Liberals for this past federal election, Stephen Harper's Conservatives failed to obtain a majority.
elections canada • federal election • conservative party of canada • stephen harper • canada's federal election results
Will U.S.Voters Turn Out in 2008?
Voter turnout in presidential elections has fluctuated widely in the last half century. It takes vital issues or appealing candidates to get them to the polls.
voter turnout • voter response to presidential candidates • voter percentages • presidential elections • u.s. political history
Voter turnout in presidential elections has fluctuated widely in the last half century. It takes vital issues or appealing candidates to get them to the polls.
voter turnout • voter response to presidential candidates • voter percentages • presidential elections • u.s. political history
More Compassion Would Improve Society
New ways of viewing older policies could dramatically change the federal budget.
health care • justice • society • reform • welfare
New ways of viewing older policies could dramatically change the federal budget.
health care • justice • society • reform • welfare
Parenting Trends, Microtrends
Microtrends, a new book by pollster Mark J. Penn, identifies permissive parents as one of today's parenting trends that could affect the future.
parenting trends • microtrends • mark j. penn • parenting book • permissive parents
Microtrends, a new book by pollster Mark J. Penn, identifies permissive parents as one of today's parenting trends that could affect the future.
parenting trends • microtrends • mark j. penn • parenting book • permissive parents
Political Polls in the Early 1900s
Presidential election polling in the 1900s based upon unscientific polling procedures. How the procedures changed dramatically after the election of 1936.
george gallup polls • political polls • polls in the 1900s • presidential polls • roots of us polls
Presidential election polling in the 1900s based upon unscientific polling procedures. How the procedures changed dramatically after the election of 1936.
george gallup polls • political polls • polls in the 1900s • presidential polls • roots of us polls
Political Revenge
The case that this election season will not be a referendum on impeachment.
clinton • impreachment
The case that this election season will not be a referendum on impeachment.
clinton • impreachment
Race in US Political Primaries
Voters' desires aside, race and racism have become issues in the USA Democratic presidential primaries. The color of a candidate's skin has rejuvenated old separations.
race in presidential primaries • black candidate’s elect-ability • obama the black candidate • race and political primaries • african american elect-ability
Voters' desires aside, race and racism have become issues in the USA Democratic presidential primaries. The color of a candidate's skin has rejuvenated old separations.
race in presidential primaries • black candidate’s elect-ability • obama the black candidate • race and political primaries • african american elect-ability
Scientific Election Polling - 1936
A key turning point of presidential election polling methods occurred during the 1936 election . A scientific approach to presidential politic polling was born.
george gallup • opinion polling • presidential polling • quota sampling • scientific opinion polling
A key turning point of presidential election polling methods occurred during the 1936 election . A scientific approach to presidential politic polling was born.
george gallup • opinion polling • presidential polling • quota sampling • scientific opinion polling
Ten Things Worth Knowing About Rahm Emanuel
The man whom Barack Obama has chosen for a key role in his administration is the kind of character you'd expect to find on a smart television series about Washington.
rahm emanuel • white house chief of staff • barack obama administration • democratic politics • united states election
The man whom Barack Obama has chosen for a key role in his administration is the kind of character you'd expect to find on a smart television series about Washington.
rahm emanuel • white house chief of staff • barack obama administration • democratic politics • united states election
The Year No One Wanted the Championship
Oklahoma and Ohio State may be the only two teams in the country with a shot to win it all, and neither looks like they particularly care.
college • football • ohio • state • oklahoma
Oklahoma and Ohio State may be the only two teams in the country with a shot to win it all, and neither looks like they particularly care.
college • football • ohio • state • oklahoma
Voters Stay Germ-Free on Flights
Business Travel readers choose booze and keeping their hands to themselves when flying.
prevent germs on planes • fight infection flu common colds in air • airborne infectious diseases illness flights • keep healthy when flying • healthy safe airline travel
Business Travel readers choose booze and keeping their hands to themselves when flying.
prevent germs on planes • fight infection flu common colds in air • airborne infectious diseases illness flights • keep healthy when flying • healthy safe airline travel
When Green fades to Gray
Germany, Political Parties, Greens, Social Democrats, Democracy
germany one year ahead of general elections - the
Germany, Political Parties, Greens, Social Democrats, Democracy
germany one year ahead of general elections - the
Ethics Rediscovered!
What a difference a year makes. Although the age of cynicism is not dead, the age of Clinton era public sleaze is finally burried.
politics and ethics • morality in us politics • george w. bush • clinton era scandals
What a difference a year makes. Although the age of cynicism is not dead, the age of Clinton era public sleaze is finally burried.
politics and ethics • morality in us politics • george w. bush • clinton era scandals
Muslims Mobilize Communities to VOTE
This is an article about the upcoming presidential elections -- the Muslim endorsement of Bush and the Muslim bloc vote.
bush • gore • nader • muslim • islam
This is an article about the upcoming presidential elections -- the Muslim endorsement of Bush and the Muslim bloc vote.
bush • gore • nader • muslim • islam
College Basketball Rankings
The UCLA Bruins have raced through their 2006-2007 schedule to a perfect 11-0, placing them atop our NCAA Suite 16 rankings.
college basketball rankings • ncaa • ucla bruins • greg oden • ohio state buckeyes
The UCLA Bruins have raced through their 2006-2007 schedule to a perfect 11-0, placing them atop our NCAA Suite 16 rankings.
college basketball rankings • ncaa • ucla bruins • greg oden • ohio state buckeyes
Irrelevance of Early Political Polling in 2008
Early political polling preceding primaries in 2008 were not relevant to the actual outcome of the presidential election. In general, they hold limited public value.
2008 presidential election • 2008 presidential campaign • early political polling • presidential political polls • hillary clinton
Early political polling preceding primaries in 2008 were not relevant to the actual outcome of the presidential election. In general, they hold limited public value.
2008 presidential election • 2008 presidential campaign • early political polling • presidential political polls • hillary clinton
New Hope for U.S. Stoner Rights
Recent surveys have shown that 40% of Americans favour legalizing recreational cannabis use while only 32% favour the Republican party.
u.s. marijuana decriminalization support grows • u.s. pot legalization support grows • u.s. marijuana laws • u.s. drug laws • american marijuana use
Recent surveys have shown that 40% of Americans favour legalizing recreational cannabis use while only 32% favour the Republican party.
u.s. marijuana decriminalization support grows • u.s. pot legalization support grows • u.s. marijuana laws • u.s. drug laws • american marijuana use
Obama Gets Early New Hampshire Wins
Presidential election polls that closed in the Granite State communities of Dixville Notch and Hart's Location minutes after midnight, gave a solid win to Democrat Obama.
presidential election • dixville notch • hart’s location • mccain • barack obama
Presidential election polls that closed in the Granite State communities of Dixville Notch and Hart's Location minutes after midnight, gave a solid win to Democrat Obama.
presidential election • dixville notch • hart’s location • mccain • barack obama
Primary Psychological Heuristics
Three main psychological heuristics categorize types of cognitive decision shortcuts used by humans to solve problems which bias perception and produce errors in judgment
heuristics and biases • psychological heuristics • representativeness heuristic • availability heuristic • anchoring and adjustment heuristic
Three main psychological heuristics categorize types of cognitive decision shortcuts used by humans to solve problems which bias perception and produce errors in judgment
heuristics and biases • psychological heuristics • representativeness heuristic • availability heuristic • anchoring and adjustment heuristic
Resumes Must Be Free of Mistakes
Resumes that are focussed and free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors are more likely to catch the attention of those who do the hiring.
resume writing • mistakes on resumes • cv writing • getting hired • finding a job
Resumes that are focussed and free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors are more likely to catch the attention of those who do the hiring.
resume writing • mistakes on resumes • cv writing • getting hired • finding a job
Summer Fun Passport
Fend off the summer doldrums by making this fun summer "passport" full of ideas for family day trips and special outings.
track summer memories • make an accordion fold play passport • brainstorm with your kids for daytrip ideas • summer activities • play passport
Fend off the summer doldrums by making this fun summer "passport" full of ideas for family day trips and special outings.
track summer memories • make an accordion fold play passport • brainstorm with your kids for daytrip ideas • summer activities • play passport
Tibet Stirs up Taiwan Election
With the presidential election only days away, party leaders in Taiwan are condemning China for the violent crackdown against demonstrators in Tibet.
beijing olympics • china • beijing • taipei • taiwan
With the presidential election only days away, party leaders in Taiwan are condemning China for the violent crackdown against demonstrators in Tibet.
beijing olympics • china • beijing • taipei • taiwan
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