LEAST BIASED
These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes). The reporting is factual and usually sourced. These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.
- Overall, we rate Data Orbital as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on a 2.9-star rating in predictive polling.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.0)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: United States
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2014, Data Orbital is a market research company based in Phoenix, Arizona. According to their about page, “We are a full-service data solutions and survey research firm with local, state, and national experience. We offer precise data solutions, informed by political and policy intelligence, so our clients can chart the right course through the corporate or political landscape ahead.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Data Orbital is a private company owned by George Khalaf. Revenue is derived through sales of services.
Analysis / Bias
Data Orbital conducts market research and polling via various mediums. The website does not generally report on politics or provide opinion based content.
FiveThirtyEight, an expert on measuring and rating pollster performance, has evaluated 19 polls by Data Orbital, earning 2.9 stars for accuracy, indicating they are High factually by MBFC’s criteria. They also conclude that their polling slightly favors the Left with a score of +0.2, which equates to Least Biased overall in polling bias. In general, Data Orbital is considered to be highly accurate and demonstrates minimal bias in polling.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Data Orbital as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on a 2.9-star rating in predictive polling. (D. Van Zandt 05/10/2024) Updated (01/05/2025)
Source: https://dataorbital.com/
Last Updated on January 5, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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