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The most famous polling failure was prior to the 1948 Presidential election when pollsters predicted Thomas Dewey would defeat Harry Truman, but Truman went on to win reelection.
The most common explanations are that pollsters did not survey a representative sample of the voters and that they stopped polling too early, before the campaign really got going.
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What is the greatest demonstration of freedom in history in the US?
March on Washington
Describe the history of opinion polling in the US and give an example of a presidential election in which opinion polling failed.?
Opinion polling in the U.S. began in the 1930s, gaining prominence with George Gallup's introduction of scientific sampling methods to gauge public sentiment. Over the decades, polling became a crucial tool in politics, shaping campaign strategies and voter outreach. However, a notable failure occurred in the 2016 presidential election, where many polls predicted a Hillary Clinton victory, underestimating Donald Trump's support, particularly among key demographic groups, leading to widespread surprise on election night. This highlighted the limitations and challenges of accurately capturing voter intentions.
Who was the greatest inventor in US History?
Benjamin Franklin
What events of recent history led the US to doubt itself in the 1970?
Watergate and the failure of the Vietnam War policy.
What events led the US to go into World War 2?
the bombing of pearl harbor and failure of appeasement i got this answer out of my history book and from my history teacher so it is correct
What events of recent history led the US to doubt itself in the 1970's?
Watergate and the failure of the Vietnam War policy.
What was the greatest crisis in the history of the US?
Probably the civil war, because it was fought at home, and the country split
What do you think is the greatest contribution the US has made in human history?
The Marshall Plan The National Parks System
What describes northeast region of the US?
The Northeastern US is the smallest but most populous region of the US. It has a continental climate, meaning cold summers and hot winters. It has perhaps the richest history and greatest influence on the US's history. It is also perhaps the most important part of the US today.
Which US president was voted best in your nations history?
Abraham Lincoln was (and still is today) considered the greatest of the 43 Presidents of the US. Washington is number two.
What effect that the Spanish American war have on history?
The greatest effect is that the US victory made it a "world power" for the first time.
What was Thomas Jefferson's greatest failure?
Thomas Jefferson's greatest failure was his stance on slavery. While he spoke out against slavery and recognized it as a moral wrong, he was unable to take effective action to end it. Despite being the author of the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed that "all men are created equal," Jefferson owned slaves throughout his life and did not make significant efforts to abolish the institution.
