Yahoo

Why the margin of error matters more than ever in reading 2024 election polls – a pollster with 30 years of experience explains

In just about any discussion of a poll about the very close presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, you’ll hear ...
Pew Research Center

Understanding error bars in charts

Error bars illustrate the margin of error for a survey estimate by showing how precise that estimate is. Here are some answers to common questions that might help you better understand charts with ...
Yahoo

Opinion: Why the margin of error matters in the 2024 election polls – an expert explains

In just about any discussion of a poll about the very close presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, you'll hear the ...
The New York Times

Where Polls Can Mess Up (and What Pollsters Do About It)

Conducting a poll isn’t an exact science. The process is susceptible to lots of common problems and baked-in biases — more than just the “margin of error.” By ...