tomlinson 879 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 It was reported this morning that according to a 'POL', 70% of people support the monarchy. The result and its subject aside, has anyone ever been asked to take part in such a POL on any subject? I haven't and I know of no one who has. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Me neither Tomlinson, nor anyone I know. Where do the pollsters go for their informed response, anyone know the answer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parmitage 127 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Don't know the answer but perhaps we could have a poll !!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I hope she puts the kettle on, parmitage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parmitage 127 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Didn't fit her - besides we all took at vote and 30% wanted tea 20% coffee - then 100% didn't bother as we went out to watch the spitfire flying around!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 One of the methods Pollsters collect information is simply by knocking on doors and asking if you'll take part in a survey, if you fit their particular demographic. This has happened to me a number of times, the most recent only last month. I always ask the same question, how much are you paying for my time? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 In our house it's one man one vote I'm the man I get the vote Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,481 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 It was reported this morning that according to a 'POL', 70% of people support the monarchy. They don't ask a great number of people, whether it's done by phone or in person. Maybe 1,000 people are questioned over a few days, which is nothing in national terms. Out of those 1,000, 700 of them agree with the question and you've got your 70%. The result is that - according to this survey - 70% of the population support the monarchy. But it's only 700 people, out of more than 55 million. The same thing applies with those television adverts which have a line along the bottom saying "82% of 137 people agreed". Totally meaningless. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Depended whether the poll was done in Windsor or Doncaster 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,690 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Never been asked directly though we often get phone calls that open with the line "We are doing a consumer survey".......they don't get further than that as I put the phone down . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I do on line surveys for airmiles. They do add up I must admit. Mostly the opinions I am asked for are for consumer related areas like supermarkets, but they do occasionally ask for government/party politically related opinions. I normally look at the questionnaire and it is usually designed to get a certain response. ie Do you think David Cameron is 1. Ace 2. Superb 3. Best leader ever 4. Better than Churchill And there are little alternatives. I have seen many like that. I have been asked to give my opinion on the monarchy and it was a little biased, so I said so on the comments. This would render my opinion void but hey I got 50 air miles out of it. A poll is legally binding on the government to do something, an opinion poll is something else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJBrenton 738 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 #11 What makes you think a poll is binding on the government? We have polls every now and then that determine the government. We call them elections. Other polls are merely informative. They have no legal standing so I'm not sure why you think any poll is binding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 If you have over a million people on the streets(of London)against a( illegal ) war & the government takes no notice? How do you expect it to take any notice of a poll of a thousand? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Manipulation I suppose, along with 'lies, damn lies and statistics'. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 According to recent stats,in 25 years time..1in 4 people of this world will be Elvis impersonators. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 That's worse than mass immigration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrphanAnnie 296 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 According to recent stats,in 25 years time..1in 4 people of this world will be Elvis impersonators. I'll be in the 3 out of 4 then as I can't do the sneer............ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 DJbrenton I should have made myself clearer. A poll is a form of vote to decide an issue under law. It could also be called a referendum. The result must be acted upon by the government. The Scottish poll recently would be an example. Informal polls are different things. I meant a formal, and legally enforceable poll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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