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 the Hart Research Associates 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: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Hart Research Associates is a research organization based in Washington, DC. According to their about page, “For more than 50 years, Hart Research has conducted public opinion research—at the national, state, and community levels—for candidates for public office, advocacy organizations, trade associations, foundations, and corporations.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Hart Research Associates is a private company with revenue derived from service sales.
Analysis / Bias
Hart Research Associates conducts political research and polling on issues affecting the nation via various mediums. The website does not publish news but has represented Republicans and Democrats.
FiveThirtyEight, an expert on measuring and rating pollster performance, has evaluated 53 polls by the Hart Research Associates, earning 2.6 stars for accuracy, indicating they are High Factual by MBFC’s criteria. They also conclude that their polling slightly favors the Left with a score of +0.8, which equates to Least Biased overall in polling bias. In general, the Hart Research Associates is considered highly accurate and demonstrates minimal bias in polling.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Hart Research Associates 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 09/16/2024)
Source: https://hartresearch.com/
Last Updated on September 18, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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