Public Opinion Poll

Definition

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.