The pollsters found a sample from those who were retired and over 55 years of age.
Our opinions are solicited on the doorstep, on the phone, in the street; pollsters, market researchers, government departments - "they" - want to know what we think.
The forest biologist faces sampling problems similar to the political pollster.
Furthermore, both sides have very strong incentives to use their best personnel (pollsters, media consultants, strategists), minimizing the chances that one side will enjoy a technical edge.
We all remember the pollsters and the so-called double whammy.
An organisation is needed to oversee the polls, and particularly the pollsters, in a general election atmosphere.
For example, the manner of the question and the timing of the ballot are devices well understood by public opinion pollsters.
We are all aware of the international code of practice that pollster organisations are obliged to follow.
