Latest shutdown Poll Jan 9-11

Discussion in 'Politics' started by Tony Stark, Jan 12, 2019.

  1. newwurldmn

    newwurldmn

    You understand how probabilities work, right?
     
    #41     Jan 14, 2019
  2. Tsing Tao

    Tsing Tao

    Yes. Please tell me how probabilities work differently in both polls and why I should be less skeptical of one vs. the other.
     
    #42     Jan 14, 2019
  3. newwurldmn

    newwurldmn

    Okay - even though you asked sarcastically.

    One was a survey asking a sample of people what their opinions is to try to extrapolate the opinion of the overall population. A sample stating > 50% of the population holds one opinion is only wrong if 50% of that population doesn't hold that opinion.

    The forecast is an attempt to predict a future outcome. A probability > 50% doesn't mean the outcome is certain and the fact that Donald Trump won doesn't invalidate the forecast you posted.
     
    #43     Jan 14, 2019