public opinion poll
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Definition
Noun: A systematic investigation of the views, attitudes, or preferences of a population, typically conducted by asking questions to a scientifically selected group of individuals intended to represent the larger public.
Usage
A public opinion poll is a research tool used to measure and understand the collective opinion of a community or nation on specific issues, policies, or figures. It involves surveying a sample of people, with the results generalized to the broader population.
Examples
- The newspaper commissioned a public opinion poll to gauge voter sentiment before the election.
- According to the latest public opinion poll, support for the new environmental policy has increased.
- The accuracy of a public opinion poll depends heavily on how the sample is selected.
Advanced Usage
- "to conduct a public opinion poll": To carry out the process of polling.
- The research firm will conduct a public opinion poll on healthcare reform.
- "polling data" or "poll results": The numerical findings or statistics generated by a poll.
- The campaign manager analyzed the polling data to refine their strategy.
Variants and Related Words
- Poll (n): A common shortened form of "public opinion poll."
- The poll shows a close race between the two candidates.
- Survey (n): A broader term for collecting data from a group of people, which can include opinion polls.
- Opinion survey (n): A near-synonymous phrase.
Synonyms
- Survey
- Opinion poll
- Gallup (often used generically, from the famous polling organization)
Related Phrases
- Exit poll: A poll of voters taken immediately after they have exited the polling stations.
- Straw poll: An unofficial, non-scientific poll to gauge general opinion.
Noun
- an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people