• AAAS SciLine:
  • This site includes a one-hour video (+ transcript) that goes into detail on differences in how polls can be conducted, and how this can affect results.
• AAPOR:
  • A one-page reference of questions to ask yourself when evaluating a poll, organized around the 5W+H.
• Pew Research Center:
  • This link is focused specifically on election polls, and why their results may not reflect voters’ actual behavior.
• The Journalist’s Resource:
  • A mix of information on polling and recommendations for reporters. See https://journalistsresource.org/media/margin-error-journalists-surveys-polls/ for more details on margin of error.
• National Press Foundation:
  • Detailed presentation (1 hour) with 5 quick takeaways.
• Roper Center:
  • Specific questions to ask when looking at a poll, plus explanations for what the answers mean for your story.

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