LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the FM3 Research as Left-Center Biased based on news stories and polling that moderately favors the left. We also rate them as Mixed Factual pollsters based on a 1.4-star rating in predictive polling.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The FM3 Research (BSG) is a research organization based in Oakland. According to their about page, “FM3 Research is a California-based company that has been conducting public policy-oriented opinion research since 1981. While we initially conducted primarily political surveys for candidate and ballot measure campaigns, we have significantly broadened our focus over the past several decades. Now, if you want to educate, influence, or better serve a specific population, we can help.”
Read our profile on the United States media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The FM3 Research is a privately owned company. Revenue is generated through the sales of services.
Analysis / Bias
The FM3 Research conducts political research and polling on a wide range of topics, including elections. The website publishes news related to its surveys. FM3 also provides research for mostly Democratic candidates.
FiveThirtyEight, an expert on measuring and rating pollster performance, has evaluated 23 polls by FM3, earning 0.7 stars for accuracy, indicating they are Mixed Factual by MBFC’s criteria. They also conclude that their polling moderately favors the Left with a score of +2.0, which equates to a Left-Center polling bias. In general, FM3 is considered moderately accurate and demonstrates a left-leaning bias in polling.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the FM3 Research as Left-Center Biased based on news stories and polling that moderately favors the left. We also rate them as Mixed Factual pollsters based on a 1.4-star rating in predictive polling. (D. Van Zandt 08/22/2024)
Source: https://fm3research.com/
Last Updated on August 22, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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