LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate HPU Survey Research Center as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on a 2.5-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 HPU Survey Research Center is a research survey organization based in High Point, North Carolina. According to their about page, “The Elon University Poll conducts statewide and national surveys on issues of importance to North Carolina voters and residents. Information from these polls is shared with media, citizens and public officials to facilitate informed public policy making through the better understanding of citizens’ opinions and attitudes.”
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Funded by / Ownership
HPU Survey Research Center is operated and funded by High Point University. Revenue is derived through sales of services.
Analysis / Bias
HPU Survey Research Center conducts market research and polling via various mediums. The website does not generally report on politics but publishes news related to its polling.
FiveThirtyEight, an expert on measuring and rating pollster performance, has evaluated 6 polls by HPU Survey Research Center, earning 2.5 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, HPU Survey Research Center is considered to be highly accurate and demonstrates minimal bias in polling.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate HPU Survey Research Center as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on a 2.5-star rating in predictive polling. (D. Van Zandt 09/20/2024)
Source: https://www.highpoint.edu/src/hpupoll/
Last Updated on September 20, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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