8 arguments against polling (some are good arguments, some are bad)

Statistical Modeling, Causal Inference, and Social Science 2026-01-09

Summary:

1. Background A few months ago we had a post explaining what pre-election polls can and cannot do. I’ll repeat the first part because I think it’s important, and it’s a story that can confuse people: I think there’s too … Continue reading

Link:

https://statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2026/01/09/8-arguments-against-polling-some-are-good-arguments-some-are-bad/

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political

Authors:

Andrew

Date tagged:

01/09/2026, 22:11

Date published:

01/09/2026, 09:34