Benefits and Dangers of Opinion Polls

Introduction

Judging from the growing number of public opinion polls, Americans have an insatiable curiosity about what other Americans think about almost everything—from arms control to fast food to presidential candidates. But polls have their limitations—limitations that must be understood as polls grow in number and importance.

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