The List Manager posted: > ...that's what a Clean Air Minneapolis survey of city > residents claims.... > > http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4797883.html This story illustrates a few of things about the misuse of surveys:
1. It shows that surveys can be statistically valid and still misrepresent their implications. 2. It shows that even groups espousing "good" causes can use unscrupulous methods to try and achieve their ends. 3. It shows that the news media often doesn't take the time to present balanced arguments to the public. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
