Friday, December 27, 2013

How online surveys get it wrong.



An online survey on NDTV shows a classic example of what we technically call the sample bias. Only rich, well off and english speaking people would have taken this survey. While the poor would also have voted for fighting corruption, many would not also have voted for public goods like water, schools and hospitals. Obviously the rich don't care about government schools and hospitals and they are more concerned with women safety. The survey thus reflects distorted demands.

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