TED-Ed: Pros and cons of public opinion polls - Jason Robert Jaffe

The video discusses the role and challenges of public opinion polls. It highlights historical inaccuracies, such as the 'Dewey Defeats Truman' headline, and explains the importance of sample size and diversity in polls. The video also addresses biases, including interviewer bias and push polls, and explores why polls remain prevalent despite their flaws. Polls provide insights into public moods and influence political decisions, but their results should be viewed critically.

Explain the concept of a push poll and provide an example.

Despite their flaws, why are public opinion polls still widely used?