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Headlines from different Canadian newspapers talking about the niqab.

Canadian journalists misled public by portraying niqab poll as “definitive,” data expert says

In March 2015 the Privy Council Office, which reports to the prime minister, commissioned a survey conducted by Leger Marketing…

Why aren’t political reporters asking the right questions about polls?

By Ronan O’Beirne Welcome to the poll on polls. To begin, please press 1 “What is a poll?” David Akin asks…

Spring 2014: Wrong Numbers

By Ronan O’Beirne Ronan O’Beirne investigates the role and purpose of poll analysis in Canadian journalism. His story will be available…