• Optional@lemmy.world
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    24 hours ago

    This one has a pre-cleared set of respondents who want to take polls.

    Which is weird. But then math makes it good. Trust us, bro.

    • limer@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      23 hours ago

      When I tried to find out the process for getting on a list like that, earlier, i found out it involved at least partially cold calling.

      I think the survey companies are compensating for people answering less, by using complex models they keep as trade secrets . It’s not an easy process to understand even with complete openness and transparency. And it’s impossible for an outsider to verify.