Polling: the Stokes County Way

As told by Ashley Chapin, Christos Moutos, & Codi Martin Polling is exceedingly important to determine the political culture of a region or the entirety of a country. Much can be determined by a poll, and they can inherently influence the decisions of political leaders and their policies. In order to poll with the highest accuracy, one must guarantee a wide and diverse group of respondents. ur group has tried to effectively do this, despite living in a town where the word !diverse" is a#in to the foulest language. ur first $uestion% Do you believe individuals should be tortured if they commit acts of terrorism against the United States? &he answer choices were as follows% Yes, no, or undecided. 'esults%

As bro#en up by demography%

Minority Adult Female Minority Adult Male Minority Adolescent Female Minority Adolescent Male White Adult Female White Adult Male White Adolescent Female White Adolescent Male 0 5 10 15 20 25 Undecided No Yes

ur second $uestion% Do you approve of the job President Obama is doing in office? &he answer choices were as follows% Yes, no, or undecided. 'esults%

As bro#en up by demography%

Minority Adult Female Minority Adult Male Minority Adolescent Female Minority Adolescent Male White Adult Female White Adult Male White Adolescent Female White Adolescent Male 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Undecided No Yes

ur third $uestion% Do you approve or disapprove of the legali ation of gay marriage? &he answer choices were as follows% !pprove, disapprove, or approve in the form of civil unions. 'esults%

As bro#en up by demography%

Minority Adult Female Minority Adult Male Minority Adolescent Female Minority Adolescent Male White Adult Female White Adult Male White Adolescent Female White Adolescent Male 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Approve !ivil Unions "isapprove Approve