Posted on 12/10/2005 8:28:04 AM PST by alnick
I was just called by an NBC pollster. I found it interesting that I was first asked if I think the country is headed in the right or wrong direction, and only after I answered "right," did the man ask my age, and then tell me, "Oh, I'm sorry. The computer is screening for age groups and we're not looking for opinions from your age group at this time. Maybe we'll call you for your opinion later."
Now, it seems to me that they're screening for right way/wrong way opinions as opposed to age group. Why else would they have asked that question before asking my age.
I suspect the computer is programmed to allow a certain, lower, percentage of right way responses than wrong way, so they can report that the American people believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, and use that poll "result" as a club with which to beat this adminstration.
THere are many things I believe are bringing this country in the wrong direction. I mean, the media themselves, including NBC, are the very ones I hold most responsible for the country headed the wrong way, but I was not about to give them ammunition to make things even worse.
I know that when I poll people, I always waste my time by asking questions in reverse order. /sarc
I think I'd email NBC and ask them about it. Seriously. They're getting a little gunshy these days (and a mention of your participation in online political discussion would be a nice nudge).
This is called "Selective Reporting." CBS called it fake but accurate.
Figures dont lie, but liars figure.
Now, it seems to me that they're screening for right way/wrong way opinions as opposed to age group. Why else would they have asked that question before asking my age.
Your not canceling any plans to wait by the phone are you?
NBC is playing with the sample of a poll ping.
I think I would e-mail them with your concerns and see if they respond. But please don't hold your breath.
I'm sure when their Stalinist poll is released they'll include all of the data.
Or maybe not. Maybe the good liberals are fishing for data in their usual fashion.
Translation: "That's not the answer we are looking for!"
Very interesting...and not at all surprising.
I would have wanted to say that the country is headed in the wrong direction but not the way the media wants to promote.
This is called "Selective Reporting." CBS called it fake but accurate.""
FAKE BUT ACCURATE???
Is this like breast implants?
They are there.
They exist.
They are covered with real breast tissue and skin.
They are stillllll FAKE!!!
Working hand in hand with the DNC. They've been doing this for some time. Their biggest problem is that they convince themselves the results are real and are honestly surprised when they lose elections.
Don't deceive yourself. I know how polling is done. They first qualify the call, then start asking the questions. The computers do not allow questions to be asked out of sequence.
However, we must all keep in mind that it may be the worker who is introducing the bias and not the entire polling agency.
Exactly.
Shocked I tell you.
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