Margin of Error: This refers to the range within which the results of a political poll are likely to deviate from the true population values. For example, if a poll shows that Candidate A has 50% support with a margin of error of +/- 3%, it means that the candidate's actual support could be between 47% and 53%.
Sampling Bias: Sampling bias occurs when the group selected for a poll does not accurately represent the larger population, leading to skewed or inaccurate results. It's like conducting an ice cream flavor survey only at one specific school and assuming those results apply to all students in the country.
Push Polling: Push polling is a deceptive tactic used during elections where individuals are contacted under the guise of conducting a poll but are actually given false or misleading information about candidates in an attempt to influence their opinion. It's like someone asking you about your favorite ice cream flavor but secretly telling you negative things about other flavors while praising their own.