The “Science” of Polling

March 09, 2006 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Mervin Field: What are the differences between scientific and unscientific polls? What kinds of questions should a journalist ask before reporting on a poll? What are the pitfalls in implementing polls which bring into question whether they can be described as "scientific"? The exploratory session will introduce various topics and will allow ample time for discussion and Q & A.

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Mervin Field