Samples and Surveys

Summary This program shows how to improve the accuracy of a survey by using stratified random sampling and how to avoid sampling errors such as bias. While surveys are becoming increasingly important tools in shaping public policy, a 1936 Gallup poll provides a striking illustration of the perils of undercoverage.

S1.E14 ∙ Samples and Surveys

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Stars : Teresa M. Amabile Chuck Schwalbe Andrew Liebhold Pardis Sabeti

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Genres : Documentary

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Annenberg Learner Webpage

Language : English

Filming locations : Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : Annenberg/CPB Project Annenberg Learner

Summary This program shows how to improve the accuracy of a survey by using stratified random sampling and how to avoid sampling errors such as bias. While surveys are becoming increasingly important tools in shaping public policy, a 1936 Gallup poll provides a striking illustration of the perils of undercoverage.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Annenberg Learner Webpage

Language : English

Filming locations : Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : Annenberg/CPB Project Annenberg Learner

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