Scottish 'No Vote Takes Lead in Late-Stage Polls

The transcript discusses the close race between the 'no' and 'yes' camps in the Scottish independence referendum, highlighting recent polls and the final day of campaigning. It explores the challenges in polling, such as the spiral of silence, and the economic implications of potential independence. The discussion also touches on the motivations behind voting, whether driven by nationalism or economic logic, and concludes with a cultural segment featuring Scottish music.

What is the current lead of the 'no' camp in the Scottish independence polls?

• 6 percentage points

• 2 percentage points

• 4 percentage points

• 10 percentage points

What is the 'spiral of silence' in polling?

• A strategy to manipulate poll results

• A phenomenon where one option becomes unpopular to support

• A method to increase voter turnout

• A technique to predict election outcomes

What challenge do pollsters face when dealing with undecided voters?

• Undecided voters are always 25% of the population

• Undecided voters always choose the 'yes' camp

• Undecided voters are not included in polls

• Different polls show varying levels of undecided voters

What economic concern is associated with Scottish independence?

• The impact on Scotland's agricultural sector

• Scotland's potential loss of tourism

• The threat of banks leaving Scotland

• The decline of Scotland's tech industry

According to Tom Hunter, what influences people's voting decisions?

• Predominantly media influence

• A mix of heart and head decisions

• Only nationalistic fervor

• Only economic factors