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=== Scientific polls and surveys === | === Scientific polls and surveys === | ||
Since the 1930s, the predominant means for discerning what the public thinks has been[[public opinion poll|public opinion polls]] or surveys administered to a statistically representative sample of the population of interest. | Since the 1930s, the predominant means for discerning what the public thinks has been [[public opinion poll|public opinion polls]] or surveys administered to a statistically representative sample of the population of interest. | ||
=== Straw polls and public opinion baths === | === Straw polls and public opinion baths === | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 3 May 2009
Public opinion refers to a population's collective attitudes and beliefs.
Public opinion and democratic theory
Measuring public opinion
Public opinion is typically measured by asking members of the public what they think.
Scientific polls and surveys
Since the 1930s, the predominant means for discerning what the public thinks has been public opinion polls or surveys administered to a statistically representative sample of the population of interest.