What do some polls show different results?

Polls (or any surveys) can vary a lot depending on how they're run. A lot of charts will hide the margins of error - a range within which the true value is expected to fall based on the sample sizes. While this is a good first step, a web of other biases can impact how accurate these polls really are. Sampling bias can leave certain groups are left out, while interview bias influences responses through subtle cues from the interviewer. Question framing can lead answers in a particular direction, and response bias occurs when people answer based on what they think sounds best, not what they truly believe. Always look beyond a single poll! By examining an aggregate of polls, patterns emerge, revealing a more trustworthy view of public opinion than any single survey alone.

All data shown in the video is sample data and does not resemble any real life events.

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