LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Quinnipiac Poll as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on a 2.9-star rating in predictive polling.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.6)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (0.5)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Quinnipiac Poll is a research survey organization based in Hamden, Connecticut. According to their about page, “The Quinnipiac University Poll is a nationally recognized leader in public opinion research taking the pulse of American voters, on a continual basis, across the country regarding key public policy issues and elections.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Quinnipiac Poll is owned by the Office of Marketing and Communications within Quinnipiac University, polls are fully funded by the university.
Analysis / Bias
Quinnipiac Poll 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 288 polls by Quinnipiac Poll, earning 2.8 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 +0.50, which equates to Least Biased overall in polling bias. In general, the Quinnipiac Poll is considered to be highly accurate and demonstrates minimal bias in polling.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Quinnipiac Poll as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on a 2.8-star rating in predictive polling. (D. Van Zandt 10/08/2024) Updated (12/27/2024)
Source: https://poll.qu.edu/
Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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