How Political Polls Can Be Skewed

How Political Polls Can Be Skewed
A voter rides away after casting his ballot in the 2019 federal election, in Dartmouth, N.S., on Oct. 21, 2019. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan
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Although those with a keen interest in the federal election pay close attention to polls, political scientists and pollsters say poll questions, available answers, and skewed headlines can mislead voters.

Lee Harding
Lee Harding
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Lee Harding is a journalist and think tank researcher based in Saskatchewan, and a contributor to The Epoch Times.
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