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 Emerson College Polling 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 (-0.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (0.3)
Country: United States
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Emerson College Polling is owned and operated by Emerson College. It is a non-profit, student-run polling organization that conducts public opinion research. The polling center is part of Emerson College’s School of Communication and serves as a learning laboratory for students interested in public opinion research, data analysis, and political science.
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Funded by / Ownership
Emerson College Polling is owned and operated by Emerson College. Revenue is derived through sales of services, grants and donations.
Analysis / Bias
Emerson College Polling conducts market research and polling via various mediums. The website does not generally report on politics.
FiveThirtyEight, an expert on measuring and rating pollster performance, has evaluated 273 polls by Emerson College Polling, 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 +0.3, which equates to Least Biased overall in polling bias. In general, Emerson College Polling is considered to be highly accurate and demonstrates minimal bias in polling.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Emerson College Polling 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 07/29/2024) Updated (12/06/2024)
Source: https://emersoncollegepolling.com/
Last Updated on December 6, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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