Discussion Post

The discussion board this week draws upon the advanced work you've done in preparing for week 9. Public opinion polls are very common. The media makes regular use of this concept. We've all seen, and read the results.

• Do we understand what the results mean?
• Does it make a difference in what we do?
• How we react?

The discussion question is: 

Real Clear Politics reported the results of a recent poll (April 25) for the 2018 Tennessee Senate Race. Assume this for those most likely to vote. Here are the following results:

Blackburn (R)43%            Bredesen (D)46%

Assume all of this was with a 4% margin of error. What does this mean to you? Why is the comment of those most likely to vote important?