Public Opinion Polls & Social Surveys

Use this guide to locate public opinion data and gather information on societal and cultural attitudes on a wide variety of topics. The guide points you to the most frequently used, relevant, and rich data sources for these topics.

Understanding Polls

Polling 101

The following resources from Roper explain how to interpret polls and how polling is conducted.

20 Questions a Journalist Should Ask about Poll Results
Polling Fundamental

Last Updated: Aug 19, 2025 4:03 PM
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Subjects: Data & Statistics

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