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 Epic-MRA as least biased based on polling that favors the left minimally. We also rate them as High-Factual pollsters based on a 2.0-star rating in predictive polling.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
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 1985, Epic-MRA is a market research company based in Lansing, Michigan. According to their about page, “We serve a broad spectrum of clients, including: K-12 and intermediate school districts, community colleges and universities; transportation authorities; national, state and local governmental agencies; trade, professional and public interest associations; hospitals and health care providers; libraries; business clients; and ballot question and candidate committees.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Epic-MRA is a private company with revenue derived from the sales of services.
Analysis / Bias
Epic-MRA 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 67 polls by Epic-MRA, earning 2.0 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 +0.1, which equates to Least Biased overall in polling bias. In general, Epic-MRA is considered to be highly accurate and demonstrates minimal bias in polling.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Epic-MRA as least biased based on polling that favors the left minimally. We also rate them as High-Factual pollsters based on a 2.0-star rating in predictive polling. (D. Van Zandt 08/04/2024)
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Last Updated on August 4, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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