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This post has been edited by Bam: 26 March 2013 - 08:37 AM

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Opinion polls explained: How to read them and why they matter (ABC Online)

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Opinion polls influence how prime ministers are judged and how politicians shape policies. Some pollsters don't like how their data is used or spun, while others believe polls ultimately influence the way people vote.

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Opinion poll (Wikipedia)
Margin of error (Wikipedia)

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Bam, on 26 March 2013 - 08:19 AM, said:

Opinion polls explained: How to read them and why they matter (ABC Online)

Opinion polls in Australia can be considered flawed as they are done by big business interests. Big business is not interested in how the electorate feels....or wants. It is only interested in what it wants....they are selfish that way you see. Favorable opinion polls does assist the political party combating an election. It gives courage to that political party and it's supporters to continue the fight so to speak. They can also be manipulated to encourage that particular political party's supporters to fight harder....by making those opinion polls look and sound dire.

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