Problem:
Pretend it is almost election time in the year 2144. You are on the reelection staff of President Kathleen Smith. It is October 21, and election day (November 3) is approaching quickly. Your job is to analyze the results of polls conducted by three different companies and report to President Smith. Poll Poll A Poll B Poll C Dates 10/4 - 10/6 10/18 - 10/20 10/18 - 10/20 Sample Size 1024 2048 1596 Result (Pro-Smith) 45% 51% 52% 1) After looking at the poll results, what information would you give President Smith about her chances of reelection? Which of the three polls should be given the most weight?