LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Susquehanna Polling and Research as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on a 2.3-star rating in predictive polling.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.6)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Susquehanna Polling and Research is a market research and polling organization based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. According to their about page, “Susquehanna Polling and Research (SP&R) is a nationally recognized, survey research and polling firm headquartered in Pennsylvania, and specializes in a full range of research services for businesses and state agencies, national and state trade associations, hospitals and health systems, candidates for public office and media outlets.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Susquehanna Polling and Research is a private company that derives revenue through the sale of services.
Analysis / Bias
Susquehanna Polling and Research conducts market research and polling via various mediums. The website does not generally report on politics but does report news on its polls.
FiveThirtyEight, an expert on measuring and rating pollster performance, has evaluated 59 polls by Susquehanna Polling and Research, earning 2.3 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 0.3, which equates to Least Biased overall in polling bias. In general, the Susquehanna Polling and Research is considered to be highly accurate and demonstrates minimal bias in polling.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Susquehanna Polling and Research as Least Biased based on polling that minimally favors the Left. We also rate them as High Factual pollsters based on a 2.3-star rating in predictive polling. (D. Van Zandt 11/25/2024)
Source: https://susquehannapolling.com/
Last Updated on November 25, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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