LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Fairleigh Dickinson Polling as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on a 2.6-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 2001, Fairleigh Dickinson Polling (FDU Poll) is a research survey organization based in Teaneck, New Jersey. According to their about page, “The FDU Poll has conducted survey research on issues of public importance. Utilizing best practices in survey methodology, The FDU Poll produces research that is conducted nationally and statewide.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Fairleigh Dickinson Polling is owned and operated by Fairleigh Dickinson University. Revenue is derived through sales of services with funding from the college.
Analysis / Bias
Fairleigh Dickinson 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 28 polls by Fairleigh Dickinson Polling, earning 2.6 stars for accuracy, indicating they are High factually by MBFC’s criteria. They also conclude that their polling slightly favors the right with a score of +0.1, which equates to Least Biased overall in polling bias. In general, Fairleigh Dickinson 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 Fairleigh Dickinson Polling as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on a 2.6-star rating in predictive polling. (D. Van Zandt 08/15/2024)
Source: https://www.fdu.edu/academics/centers-institutes/fdu-poll/
Last Updated on August 15, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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