Video: How do polls work when no one answers the phone anymore?

Ever wonder how we collect our data? Today, most polls are conducted online. But, no method is totally out of the question. Most pollsters reject the idea that “one size fits all” when it comes to polling, so we still use phone calls or mail to reach people. To learn more about polling basics, watch our Methods 101 video series.

Great Job Sara Atske & the Team @ Pew Research Center for sharing this story.

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