De85 said:
Um, yes actually, it can be. During elections most polls are taken with similar sample sizes. What matters is getting a sample that is statistically representative of the population. @topic: That's more than I would have guessed, so I'd like to see more about the survey methodology. If true though the PS3 could be shaping up to have a monster fall. |
Exactly, they didn't really describe their sample, and I have a feeling that it may not be a good representation. I really wish they explained the research better, as it stands, it just looks like they could have pulled the number out of a hat.
I would expect a more scientific approach just like on Sciencedaily.com where they pretty much show a lot more information for studies. Here's a decent example of how to report findings of a study:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100405174942.htm
They don't explain every detail in the study, but thoroughly explain the study's set-up and conclusions/trends. The "39%" study just shows conclusions, not very professional at all.
