Cell Phones, Polls and the 2010 Midterms
Data from Pew Research Center polling this year suggest that the bias from not including cell phones in election surveys is as large as, and potentially even larger than, it was in 2008.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Pew Research Center Staff
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Nearly Every Young Adult Owns a Cell Phone
Just about every adult ages 18 to 29 owns a cell phone.
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mp3 Players
Nearly half of all adults own an mp3 player such as an iPod.
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Boo!
Boo! Nearly one-in-five Americans say they have seen or been in the presence of ghosts. Happy Halloween! -
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What do other countries think about climate change?
Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.
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Legalizing Marijuana
Fully eight-in-ten adults younger than age 30 favor legalizing marijuana for medical use.
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Why should we care what people think when so many are so dumb?
Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.
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Socialized Medicine [for Seniors] Still Popular
A majority of Americans oppose replacing Medicare with a voucher system to buy private insurance.
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No Compromise
The public prefers political leaders who stick to their positions over those who make compromises.
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No Partisan Advantage on Economy
In dealing with the economy, as many Americans say the Republicans can do a better job as say that about the Democrats.