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When was the first computer used to predict the outcome of a presidential election?
Remington Rand was the first large-scale manufacturer of computers. The company was founded by John Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert who in 1946 had designed the giant ENIAC computer. Forty-six UNIVAC's (Universal Automatic Computers) were sold, and the system was used to accurately predict the 1952 election, although the results were not immediately reported by Walter Cronkite because they were not believed to be accurate. Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson was the front-runner in all the advance opinion polls, but by 8:30 p.m. on the East Coast, well before polls were closed in the Western states, UNIVAC projected 100-to-1 odds that Dwight D. Eisenhower would win by a landslide, which is in fact what happened.
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What did the univac predict?
The UNIVAC, one of the earliest electronic computers, did not have the capability to predict or make future projections. It was primarily used for scientific calculations, data processing, and computing tasks.
What is charisma?
Some people seem to be inexplicably drawn to others. We listen to what they say, believe them, want to go along with their plans and all for some unknown and unfathomable reason. Charisma seems to be the secret, unmeasurable quality that accounts for that popularity. Presidents have been elected, not because of their ability but because of their charisma. One of my psychology professors once pointed out that anyone who wants to predict the outcome of a presidential election need only look at the way the candidate smiles. Invariably, the candidate with the "best" (whatever that means) smile, wins the election. Perhaps that, as much as anything else, defines charisma. The dictionary definition of charisma is to the right.
Who was the US president who thought he had lost the election and actually won?
Woodrow Wilson probably had serious doubts in 1916. The Republican candidate , Charles Evans Hughes, was heavily favored by those who predict elections and the election was tipped by late returns from California. Wilson likely thought he would lose when he went to bed on election night.
Did Aristotle predict end of world?
No Aristotle did not predict the end of the world.
Who will emerge victorious in the battle for births, as countries strive to increase their population growth rates"?
It is difficult to predict which countries will succeed in increasing their population growth rates. Factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms will play a role in determining the outcome.
How did the Census Bureau use the UNIVAC in a presidential election?
The UNIVAC I was used by the Census Bureau to predict the outcome of the 1952 presidential election.
What method is used to predict the likely outcome of an election contest?
exit polling
How does the outcome of the off-year election affect the Presidential election?
Off-year elections occur in the middle of presidential terms. They usually reflect the current opinion of the President and his party. As such, they may predict what will happen two years later, in the next presidential election. However, much can change in two years and the candidates two years later may be very different from the present leadership.
What situation best illustrates the problem of selection bias in public opinion polling?
A polling company attempts to predict the outcome of a presidential election, but only contacts people who subscribe to major political journals.
How can one predict the next presidential succession?
It is impossible to predict absolutely the next presidential succession in a democracy. However, one can study the trends of polls, local elections and the mood of the electorate before an election to try to get some insights.
What is the most likely outcome of the upcoming election?
It is difficult to predict the exact outcome of the upcoming election, as it will depend on various factors such as voter turnout, candidate performance, and current events. However, based on current polling data and trends, the most likely outcome is that the candidate with the most support from voters will win the election.
Who's most likely to win the upcoming election?
It is difficult to predict the outcome of an election with certainty. The candidate who receives the most votes from the electorate is most likely to win.
What does the media use to predict to outcome of the election on election night?
What those of the media say it is - is what results are allready known, the rest is guesswork at best. This tecnique seems to be used in every country that has elections
What did the univac predict?
The UNIVAC, one of the earliest electronic computers, did not have the capability to predict or make future projections. It was primarily used for scientific calculations, data processing, and computing tasks.
Is it possible to predict the outcome of chance events?
No, it is not possible to predict the outcome of chance events with certainty, as they are inherently random and unpredictable.
How do you predict outcome in a story?
by prediction
Where you able to predict the outcome of the experiment?
hypothesis
