Always Quote by Mollie Hemingway
“One shouldn't always assume polls are wrong, but if anyone learned anything from 2016 and 2018, it's that polls are not always right.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2020
Polls can be inaccurate, yet they sometimes reflect public sentiment; the quote warns against dismissing them outright.
In simple terms: Polls aren't always right, but aren't useless.
Key Takeaway
Treat polls as guides, not gospel.
Themes
politics
media
public opinion
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
political
journalistic
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy making
- market research
- public health surveys
Key Concepts
statistics
bias
interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How should we evaluate poll reliability?
- When is it safe to trust poll results?
A Different Perspective
Polls can be manipulated or misinterpreted.
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