TC Associate Edward Rincón | How trustworthy are polls?

As Arlington residents prepare to vote on the proposed $1 billion Texas Rangers stadium Nov. 8, Tower Center Associate Edward Rincón examined the public opinion polls leading up to the vote. He found short-comings in all of them.

“Sponsors of public opinion polls do not always place much value in accurately measuring public opinion as reflected by their polling practices.

Good or bad, these polls can influence voting outcomes on issues like the Texas Rangers stadium ballot measure,” Rincón said.

Take a look at the six factors he advises to consider before trusting a poll.

Read the full blog here.