Gallup poll
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A Gallup poll is an opinion poll frequently used by the mass media for representing public opinion. The poll is named after its inventor, the American statistician George Gallup. The poll typically uses a simple random sampling method in order to keep the level of bias to a minimum.
Gallup polls have existed since the 1930s, and were instrumental in supporting the notion that there was a widespread journalistic demand for social statistics. Early Gallup polls often contained questions that would today be considered complex question fallacies or push-polling. Methodology has greatly improved over the years.
Some examples of the questions that Gallup has frequently asked include:
- Who people most admire
- Who people would vote for if an upcoming election were held today.
- Whether (men) prefer beautiful or wealthy women.
- Whether people think a given political party is likely to cause World War III
- What opinion people would give of various professions, to a young person considering entering them
- What opinion people have of particular social institutions.
- General knowledge questions, such as the definition of liberal and conservative
Gallup has also collaborated with polling agencies in other countries to provide an international perspective on current events. In this regard, some of the frequently asked questions include:
- Whether putative historical milestones will be reached in the near future.
- What country people would immigrate to, if they were to immigrate.
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