A public opinion poll is a survey conducted to measure the opinions and preferences of a specific group of people, such as voters or the general population.
Related terms
Sample Size: The number of individuals surveyed in a public opinion poll.
Margin of Error: A measure that indicates the level of accuracy or uncertainty in the results of a public opinion poll.
Random Sampling: A method used to select individuals for participation in a public opinion poll where each person has an equal chance of being chosen.