Why Data Analysts Don’t Trust Election Polls

There are many ways to skew poll results. Let's talk about why it helps to have raw data for your spreadsheet.

As a data analyst, the insights we gather are only as reliable as the data itself. The age-old adage, “garbage in, garbage out,” rings especially true. This principle is fundamental when we delve into the world of election polling, where data collection and analysis considerably influence the final outcomes presented to the public.