Essays

Participation and Nonresponse Bias: The Challenge of Who Responds to Polls When considering poll results, it's important to recognize the dual impact of participation and nonresponse biases. Just like not everyone shows up to a party, not everyone participates in polls. This discrepancy can significantly skew poll outcomes.

Life is likened to many things—a journey, a play, even a game. However, one metaphor that seems particularly apt is that of a tapestry. Each of us contributes a thread to this intricate, ever-evolving work of art, colored by our actions, experiences, and interactions. These threads are complex, with