Methodology, Questions, and Tables
see also:
Tabular Results
Salmore's
Analysis
Thigpen's Analysis
The most recent survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University's PublicMind was conducted by telephone from September 18 through September 23 using a randomly selected sample of 601 likely voters aged 18 and over. The sampling error for 601 adults is ± 4.0 percentage points at the 95 percent level of confidence. Survey results are also subject to non-sampling error. This kind of error, which cannot be measured, arises from a number of factors including, but not limited to, non-response (eligible individuals refusing to be interviewed), question wording, the order in which questions are asked, and variations among interviewers. Our interviews are conducted by TMR, Inc. of Parsippany, NJ. Professionally trained interviewers using a CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing System) conduct all interviews. Random selection >is achieved by computerized random-digit dialing. This technique gives every person with a phone number (including those with unlisted numbers) an equal chance of being selected Registered voters are screened through a series of questions. Results are mathematically weighted to match known demographics.
Question: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "A critical reason to vote for Bob Torricelli is to prevent Trent Lott and other very conservative Republicans from becoming leaders of the US Senate."
Question: Which of the two candidates for US Senate….[ROTATE] is best described by each of the following characteristics… [ROTATE]?
- Honest, trustworthy
- Can get the job
done for New Jersey
- Understands the
concerns of the average person
- Has the background and experience to be a good senator
Question: Do you consider Bob Torricelli, the Democrat, to be liberal or conservative? Would that be somewhat or very?
Question: Do you consider Doug Forrester, the Republican, to be liberal or conservative? Would that be somewhat or very?
Question: In terms of liberal or conservative, which candidate … [ROTATE] is closer to your position?