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EXAMPLE OF POLLS AND BIAS

(MINI-PROJECT BY ETHAN)

Ethan is displaying the results of polls conducted prior to the New Hampshire primary in January, 2000. He has the results of a nightly poll conducted by the American Resouce Group, and a poll taken during the day by a Quinnipiac College group. Both polls were taken during the period January 8-11.

A brief summary of what is found in Ethan's project.

Poll taken at night:

Republicans: Bush 36%, McCain 31%
Democrats: Gore 46%, Bradley 43%

Poll taken during the day:

Republicans: Bush 28%, McCain 37%
Democrats: Gore 37%, Bradley 47%

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